For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,072 students in 60435, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 60435, IL is Hufford Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 60435 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60435, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60435, IL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hufford Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1125 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
60435, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Joseph E Fisher School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1207 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
Gr: 1-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Kennedy Early Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
420 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 740-3196
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 740-3196
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60435, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60435, IL include Hufford Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60435?
1 public middle schools are located in 60435.
What is the racial composition of students in 60435?
60435 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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