For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,715 students in 60056, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60056, IL are River Trails Middle School, Lincoln Middle School and Holmes Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60056 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60056, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60056, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Trails Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Wolf Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 W Lincoln St
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7350
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7350
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #33.
Holmes Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 W Lonnquist Blvd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4390
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4390
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
60056, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 E Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1308 S Cypress Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4378
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4378
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60056, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60056, IL include River Trails Middle School, Lincoln Middle School and Holmes Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60056?
3 public middle schools are located in 60056.
What is the racial composition of students in 60056?
60056 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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