For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,284 students in 60008, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60008, IL are Plum Grove Jr High School, John G Conyers Learning Academy and Carl Sandburg Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60008 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 60008, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60008, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plum Grove Jr High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Plum Grove Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7600
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7600
Gr: 7-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
John G Conyers Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3400
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3400
Gr: PK-8
Rank: #33.
Carl Sandburg Jr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 Martin Ln
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7800
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7800
Gr: 7-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
60008, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Newcomers Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2720 Kirchoff Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3500
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3500
Sigwalt Cls Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2702 Sigwalt St
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-4050
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-4050
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60008, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60008, IL include Plum Grove Jr High School, John G Conyers Learning Academy and Carl Sandburg Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60008?
3 public middle schools are located in 60008.
What is the racial composition of students in 60008?
60008 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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