For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 469 students in Western Springs, IL. The top-ranked public middle school in Western Springs, IL is Mcclure Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Western Springs, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Western Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Western Springs, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcclure Jr High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4225 Wolf Rd
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7590
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7590
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Western Springs, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Western Springs, IL include Mcclure Jr High School. Western Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Western Springs?
1 public middle schools are located in Western Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Western Springs?
Western Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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