For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,949 students in Cicero, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cicero, IL are Mckinley Educational Center and Unity Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cicero, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Cicero have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Cicero, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Educational Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5900 W 14th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8890
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8890
Gr: 5-8 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
Unity Jr High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2115 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8268
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8268
Gr: 7-8 | 1,948 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Cicero, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 S Laramie Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Gr: 7 | 1,332 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3003 S 50th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Gr: K-2 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cicero, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cicero, IL include Mckinley Educational Center and Unity Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cicero?
2 public middle schools are located in Cicero.
What is the racial composition of students in Cicero?
Cicero public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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