Best 60435 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,095 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 87% 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)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hufford Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540
Gr: 6-8 | 1,095 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60435 Illinois

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
Gr: 1-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
420 N Raynor Ave
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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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