For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 646 students in Steger, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Steger, IL is Columbia Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steger, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Steger have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Steger, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Central School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
94 Richton Rd
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4700
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 753-4700
Gr: 5-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Steger, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Steger, IL include Columbia Central School.
How many public middle schools are located in Steger?
1 public middle schools are located in Steger.
What is the racial composition of students in Steger?
Steger public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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