For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,456 students in 60585, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60585, IL are Heritage Grove Middle School, Murphy Junior High School and John F Kennedy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60585 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60585, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60585, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Grove Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12425 S Van Dyke Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-4810
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-4810
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #22.
Murphy Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26923 W Grande Park Blvd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(630) 608-5100
Plainfield, IL 60585
(630) 608-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12350 Essington Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-8024
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-8024
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60585, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60585, IL include Heritage Grove Middle School, Murphy Junior High School and John F Kennedy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60585?
3 public middle schools are located in 60585.
What is the racial composition of students in 60585?
60585 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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