For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,224 students in 60016, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60016, IL are Algonquin Middle School and Chippewa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60016 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60016, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60016, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Algonquin Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
767 E Algonquin Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1205
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1205
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Chippewa Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 N 8th Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1503
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1503
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
60016, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nipper Career Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1101 East Gregory St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
9000 Capitol Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Thomas Jefferson Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
795 Center St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60016, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60016, IL include Algonquin Middle School and Chippewa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60016?
2 public middle schools are located in 60016.
What is the racial composition of students in 60016?
60016 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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