For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,296 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 (2025)
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 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 452 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 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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: Coolidge Middle School vs. Rosa L Parks Middle School, Rosa L Parks Middle School vs. Coolidge Middle School
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