For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 374 students in Berkeley, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Berkeley, IL is Macarthur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Berkeley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Berkeley, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macarthur Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 N Wolf Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3185
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3185
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Berkeley, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Berkeley, IL include Macarthur Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Berkeley?
1 public middle schools are located in Berkeley.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley?
Berkeley public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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