Best Worth Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 330 students in Worth, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Worth, IL are Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence and Worth Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worth, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Worth have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Worth, IL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11218 S Ridgeland Ave
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 671-0935
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Worth Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11151 S New England Ave
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2803
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Worth, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Worth, IL include Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence and Worth Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Worth?
2 public middle schools are located in Worth.
What is the racial composition of students in Worth?
Worth public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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