Best 60443 Illinois Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 985 students in 60443, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60443, IL are Colin Powell Middle School and O W Huth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60443 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60443, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 60443, IL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colin Powell Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20600 Matteson Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 283-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
O W Huth Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3718 213th Pl
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0470
Gr: 7-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60443, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60443, IL include Colin Powell Middle School and O W Huth Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60443?
2 public middle schools are located in 60443.
What is the racial composition of students in 60443?
60443 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).

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