For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 743 students in 60516, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60516, IL are Lakeview Jr High School and O Neill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60516 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60516, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60516, IL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Jr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Plainfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 783-5102
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 783-5102
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
O Neill Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 59th St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Gr: 7-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60516, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60516, IL include Lakeview Jr High School and O Neill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60516?
2 public middle schools are located in 60516.
What is the racial composition of students in 60516?
60516 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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