For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,235 students in Harvey, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harvey, IL are Coolidge Middle School, Brooks Middle School and Rosa L Parks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Harvey 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 Public Middle Schools in Harvey, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coolidge Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15500 7th Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 339-5300
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 339-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Brooks Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14741 Wallace St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-6390
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-6390
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Rosa L Parks Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14700 Robey Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 371-9575
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 371-9575
Gr: 5-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Harvey, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
191 W 155th Pl
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2205
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2205
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
15636 Lexington Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0478
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0478
Gr: K-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Pace Elementary Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
15500 Eighth Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-0912
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-0912
Pace Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
14500 Myrtle Ave, Sandburg Sch
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 841-0432
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 841-0432
Gr: K-6
14500 Myrtle Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-1351
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-1351
Gr: K-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
15248 Lincoln Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2200
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harvey, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harvey, IL include Coolidge Middle School, Brooks Middle School and Rosa L Parks Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harvey?
3 public middle schools are located in Harvey.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey?
Harvey 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).
Which public middle schools in Harvey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Harvey include: Rosa L Parks Middle School vs. Coolidge Middle School, Coolidge Middle School vs. Rosa L Parks Middle School
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