For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,281 students in 60451, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60451, IL are Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center, Alex M Martino Jr High School and Liberty Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60451 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60451, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60451, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Kingston Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Rank: #22.
Alex M Martino Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
731 E Joliet Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
Grades: 7-8
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Lenox St
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
Grades: 7-8
| 587 students
60451, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 Kingston Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Martin P Mckay Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
516 S Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-8068
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-8068
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60451, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60451, IL include Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center, Alex M Martino Jr High School and Liberty Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60451?
3 public middle schools are located in 60451.
What is the racial composition of students in 60451?
60451 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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