For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,263 students in Markham, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Markham, IL are Prairie-hills Junior High School and Barack H Obama Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Markham, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Markham 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 Markham, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie-hills Junior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16315 Richmond
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2860
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2860
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Markham, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3055 West 163rd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2866
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-2866
Gr: K-3 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
3215 W 162nd St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 331-3364
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 331-3364
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2206 W 167th St
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-9929
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 210-9929
Gr: 7-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Markham, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Markham, IL include Prairie-hills Junior High School and Barack H Obama Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Markham?
2 public middle schools are located in Markham.
What is the racial composition of students in Markham?
Markham 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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