For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,805 students in Arlington Heights, IL. The top ranked public middle schools in Arlington Heights, IL are South Middle School and Thomas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington Heights, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Arlington Heights have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Arlington Heights, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 S Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4250
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4250
Grades: 6-8
| 813 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1430 N Belmont Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4260
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4260
Grades: 6-8
| 992 students
Arlington Heights, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N W Suburban Academy (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
2121 S Goebbert
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7800
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Nw Suburban Etc Regional Pgms High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2121 South Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-6800
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-6800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pamela K Gillet Education Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
201 S Evanston Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8200
Grades: PK
| 34 students
Young Adult Program North High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 655-3155
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 655-3155
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Arlington Heights, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Arlington Heights, IL include South Middle School and Thomas Middle School. Arlington Heights has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Arlington Heights?
2 public middle schools are located in Arlington Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington Heights?
Arlington Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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