For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 283 students in 60478, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 60478, IL is Southwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 60478 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60478, 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60478, IL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwood Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18635 Lee St
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 957-6230
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 957-6230
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
60478, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Technical & Trade High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
4187 183rd St
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 798-9542
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 798-9542
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60478, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60478, IL include Southwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60478?
1 public middle schools are located in 60478.
What is the racial composition of students in 60478?
60478 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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