Top 5 Best 60409 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,006 students in 60409, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60409, IL are Schrum Memorial School, S T E M Academy and Wentworth Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60409 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in 60409, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60409, IL Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schrum Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
485 165th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
S T E M Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7595
Grades: 7-8
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Wentworth Jr High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
560 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-0750
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
410 157th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Grades: PK-8
| 817 students
Rank: #55.
School Of Fine Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7565
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Rank: #66.
Creative Communications Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7585
Grades: 7-8
| 176 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60409 Illinois

60409, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
135-167th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-2350
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-2340
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
1260 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6530
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60409, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60409, IL include Schrum Memorial School, S T E M Academy and Wentworth Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60409, IL?
6 public middle schools are located in 60409, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 60409, IL?
60409, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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