For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 732 students in Berkeley, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Berkeley, IL are Sunnyside Intermediate School and Macarthur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Berkeley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Berkeley, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5412 Saint Charles Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3170
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3170
Grades: 3-5
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Macarthur Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 N Wolf Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3185
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449-3185
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Berkeley, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Berkeley, IL include Sunnyside Intermediate School and Macarthur Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Berkeley?
2 public schools are located in Berkeley.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley?
Berkeley public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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