For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,422 students in Willowbrook, IL. The top-ranked public middle schools in Willowbrook, IL are Pleasantdale Middle School, Gower Middle School and Westview Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willowbrook, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Willowbrook have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Willowbrook, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasantdale Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7450 Wolf Rd
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(708) 246-3210
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(708) 246-3210
Gr: 5-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Gower Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7941 S Madison St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-5383
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-5383
Gr: 5-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Westview Hills Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
630 65th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 515-4830
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 515-4830
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Burr Ridge Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15w451 91st St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-5454
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-5454
Gr: 5-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Willowbrook, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Willowbrook, IL include Pleasantdale Middle School, Gower Middle School and Westview Hills Middle School. Willowbrook has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Willowbrook?
4 public middle schools are located in Willowbrook.
What is the racial composition of students in Willowbrook?
Willowbrook public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Willowbrook are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Willowbrook include: Burr Ridge Middle School vs. Gower Middle School, Gower Middle School vs. Burr Ridge Middle School
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