For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,874 students in Oak Park, IL. The top-ranked public middle schools in Oak Park, IL are Percy Julian Middle School and Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Park, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Oak Park have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oak Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Percy Julian Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
416 S Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3040
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 S Kenilworth Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3050
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Oak Park, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oak Park, IL include Percy Julian Middle School and Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School. Oak Park has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Oak Park?
2 public middle schools are located in Oak Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Park?
Oak Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Oak Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Oak Park include: Percy Julian Middle School vs. Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School vs. Percy Julian Middle School
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