For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 208 students in Palos Heights, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Palos Heights, IL is Independence Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palos Heights, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Palos Heights have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Palos Heights, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Jr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6610 W Highland Dr
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0737
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 448-0737
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Palos Heights, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Palos Heights, IL include Independence Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palos Heights?
1 public middle schools are located in Palos Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Palos Heights?
Palos Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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