For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 529 students in Alsip, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alsip, IL are Prairie Jr High School and Hamlin Upper Grade Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alsip, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Alsip have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alsip, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Jr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11910 S Kostner Ave
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 371-3080
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 371-3080
Gr: 7-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Hamlin Upper Grade Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12150 S Hamlin Ave
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 597-1550
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 597-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alsip, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alsip, IL include Prairie Jr High School and Hamlin Upper Grade Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Alsip?
2 public middle schools are located in Alsip.
What is the racial composition of students in Alsip?
Alsip public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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