For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 964 students in Matteson, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Matteson, IL are Colin Powell Middle School and O W Huth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matteson, 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 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Matteson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Matteson, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colin Powell Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20600 Matteson Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 283-9600
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 283-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
O W Huth Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3718 213th Pl
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0470
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0470
Gr: 7-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Matteson, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Matteson, IL include Colin Powell Middle School and O W Huth Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Matteson?
2 public middle schools are located in Matteson.
What is the racial composition of students in Matteson?
Matteson public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Esports Programs in Public Schools: Benefits & Funding
Explore how esports programs in public schools support academic achievement, boost student engagement, and operate through sustainable funding models and partnerships.
Apprenticeship Pathways in High School: Alternatives to College
Explore apprenticeship pathways in high school as practical alternatives to traditional college routes, including benefits, programs, and career outcomes.
FAFSA Changes and High School College Counseling
Explore how recent FAFSA changes are reshaping high school college counseling, financial aid planning, and what families should expect in the 2026 application cycle.