For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,002 students in University Park, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in University Park, IL is Crete-monee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
University Park, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in University Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 University Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crete-monee Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
635 Olmstead Ln
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 367-2400
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 367-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in University Park, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in University Park, IL include Crete-monee Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in University Park?
1 public middle schools are located in University Park.
What is the racial composition of students in University Park?
University Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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