For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,191 students in Highland Park, IL. The top ranked public middle schools in Highland Park, IL are Edgewood Middle School, Northwood Middle School and North Shore Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland Park, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Highland Park have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Highland Park, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2031 Sheridan Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3201
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3201
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
945 North Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3600
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
North Shore Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
760 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-0603
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-0603
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Highland Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2031 Sheridan Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3300
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
1936 Green Bay Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3060
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3060
Grades: PK
| 229 students
711 Lincoln Ave W
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3551
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3551
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Highland Park, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Highland Park, IL include Edgewood Middle School, Northwood Middle School and North Shore Academy. Highland Park has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Highland Park?
3 public middle schools are located in Highland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Park?
Highland Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Highland Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Highland Park include: Northwood Middle School vs. Edgewood Middle School, Edgewood Middle School vs. Northwood Middle School
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