For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 951 students in 61111, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 61111, IL is Harlem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 61111 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61111, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61111, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlem Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
735 Windsor Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4510
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4510
Gr: 7-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61111, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61111, IL include Harlem Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61111?
1 public middle schools are located in 61111.
What is the racial composition of students in 61111?
61111 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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