For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,253 students in Homer Glen, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Homer Glen, IL are Homer Jr High School and Oak Prairie Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Homer Glen, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Homer Glen have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Homer Glen, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homer Jr High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15711 S Bell Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-7800
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-7800
Gr: 7-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Oak Prairie Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15161 S Gougar Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(815) 836-2724
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(815) 836-2724
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Homer Glen, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Homer Glen, IL include Homer Jr High School and Oak Prairie Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Homer Glen?
2 public middle schools are located in Homer Glen.
What is the racial composition of students in Homer Glen?
Homer Glen public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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