For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,820 students in 60453, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60453, IL are Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School and Simmons Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60453 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60453, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 60453, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5345 W 99th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-6400
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,087 students
Rank: #22.
Simmons Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6450 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-8540
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-8540
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
60453, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8901 South 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-7688
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-7688
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
P R I D E School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4201 W 93rd St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-4530
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-4530
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
R I S E - Oak Lawn (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4625 W 107th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 952-4701
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 952-4701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60453, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60453, IL include Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School and Simmons Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60453?
2 public middle schools are located in 60453.
What is the racial composition of students in 60453?
60453 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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