For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,249 students in 60018, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60018, IL are Iroquois Community School, Rosemont Elementary School and Friendship 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 60018 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60018, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60018, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iroquois Community School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1836 E Touhy Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1308
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1308
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Rosemont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Ruby St
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 825-0144
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 825-0144
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Friendship Jr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Elizabeth Ln
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 593-4350
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 593-4350
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Ncisc Alop
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Cook Student Advocacy Alop
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-8300
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-8300
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Cook Young Adult Academy
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60018, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60018, IL include Iroquois Community School, Rosemont Elementary School and Friendship Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60018?
6 public middle schools are located in 60018.
What is the racial composition of students in 60018?
60018 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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