For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,392 students in 60544, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60544, IL are Richard Ira Jones Middle School, Indian Trail Middle School and Plainfield Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60544 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60544, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60544, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15320 W Wallin Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 267-3600
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 267-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Trail Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14723 S Eastern Ave
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-6128
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-6128
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Plainfield Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23930 W Lockport St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-5521
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-5521
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60544, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60544, IL include Richard Ira Jones Middle School, Indian Trail Middle School and Plainfield Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 60544?
3 public middle schools are located in 60544.
What is the racial composition of students in 60544?
60544 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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