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Best Chicago Heights Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,761 students in Chicago Heights, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chicago Heights, IL are Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence, Chicago Heights Middle School and Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chicago Heights, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Chicago Heights have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Chicago Heights, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Chicago Heights Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Dixie Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 882-0170
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E 14th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-1400
Gr: 5-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Rickover Jr High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22151 Torrence Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Sandridge Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Glenwood Dyer Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(219) 257-2102
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
South Cook Isc Alop
Alternative School
253 W Joe Orr Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Gr: 6-11
Rank: n/an/a
South Cook Isc Student Advocate
Alternative School
253 W Joe Orr Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
South Cook Truancy Program
Alternative School
405 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chicago Heights, Illinois

Chicago Heights, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Preparation Network High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
202 South Halsted St Rma170
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 709-7903
Gr: 9-12
Dr Charles E Gavin Elementary School (Closed 2010)
280 E 12th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4153
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Tidye A Phillips Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1401 E 13th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-2010
Gr: 3-5 | 221 students
Washington Junior High School (Closed 2011)
25 West 16th Place
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4841
Gr: 5-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chicago Heights, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chicago Heights, IL include Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence, Chicago Heights Middle School and Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Chicago Heights?
8 public middle schools are located in Chicago Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago Heights?
Chicago Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Chicago Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chicago Heights include: Sandridge Elementary School vs. Rickover Jr High School

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