For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,625 students in Niles, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Niles, IL are Clarence E Culver School, Emerson Middle School and Gemini Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niles, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Niles have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Niles, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarence E Culver School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6901 W Oakton St
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-3407
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-3407
Grades: PK-8
| 641 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8101 N Cumberland Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 318-8110
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 318-8110
Grades: 6-8
| 879 students
Rank: #33.
Gemini Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8955 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 827-1181
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 827-1181
Grades: 6-8
| 1,105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Niles, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Niles, IL include Clarence E Culver School, Emerson Middle School and Gemini Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Niles?
3 public middle schools are located in Niles.
What is the racial composition of students in Niles?
Niles public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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