For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 717 students in Palos Park, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Palos Park, IL is Palos South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palos Park, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Palos Park have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Palos Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palos South Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13100 S 82nd Ave
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-5971
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 448-5971
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Palos Park, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palos Park, IL include Palos South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palos Park?
1 public middle schools are located in Palos Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Park?
Palos Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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