For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,010 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 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 (2026-27)
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 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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