For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 285 students in Dolton, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dolton, IL are Roosevelt Junior High School and Lincoln Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dolton, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Dolton 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 Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dolton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Grades: 7-8
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Grades: 7-8
| 158 students
Dolton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Learning (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
306 E 144th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 841-1063
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
333 East 142nd St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-9848
Grades: K-6
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dolton, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dolton, IL include Roosevelt Junior High School and Lincoln Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dolton?
2 public middle schools are located in Dolton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dolton?
Dolton public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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