For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 959 students in Oak Forest, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Oak Forest, IL are Arbor Park Middle School and Jack Hille Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Forest, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Oak Forest have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oak Forest, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arbor Park Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5330
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5330
Gr: 5-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Jack Hille Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5800 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5550
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5550
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Oak Forest, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oak Forest, IL include Arbor Park Middle School and Jack Hille Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oak Forest?
2 public middle schools are located in Oak Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Forest?
Oak Forest public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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