For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,345 students in 60438, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60438, IL are Heritage Middle School and Memorial Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60438 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60438, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60438, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19250 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-0790
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-0790
Grades: 5-8
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Memorial Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2721 Ridge Rd
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-2383
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-2383
Grades: 6-8
| 863 students
60438, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R I S E - Lansing (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2745 Bernice Road
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-5891
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-5891
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60438, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60438, IL include Heritage Middle School and Memorial Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60438?
2 public middle schools are located in 60438.
What is the racial composition of students in 60438?
60438 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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