For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,586 students in Harwood Heights, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Harwood Heights, IL are Union Ridge Elementary School, J Giles Elementary School and Pennoyer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harwood Heights, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Harwood Heights have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Harwood Heights, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4600 N Oak Park Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 867-5822
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 867-5822
Gr: PK-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
J Giles Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4251 N Oriole Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 453-4847
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 453-4847
Gr: 5-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Pennoyer Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 N Cumberland Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-9094
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-9094
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Harwood Heights, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harwood Heights, IL include Union Ridge Elementary School, J Giles Elementary School and Pennoyer Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harwood Heights?
3 public middle schools are located in Harwood Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Harwood Heights?
Harwood Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Harwood Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Harwood Heights include: Pennoyer Elementary School vs. Union Ridge Elementary School, Union Ridge Elementary School vs. Pennoyer Elementary School
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