For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 287 students in South Holland, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in South Holland, IL is Mckinley Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Holland, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in South Holland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Holland, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16949 Cottage Grove Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
South Holland, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16100 Seton Road
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 210-2380
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 210-2380
Gr: PK-K | 275 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Ease Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
Echo School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-3200
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-3200
Macarthur/echo Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
640 E 168th Pl
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in South Holland, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Holland, IL include Mckinley Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in South Holland?
1 public middle schools are located in South Holland.
What is the racial composition of students in South Holland?
South Holland public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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