For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,235 students in 60061, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60061, IL are Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co, Hawthorn Middle School South and Hawthorn Middle School North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60061 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60061, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60061, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Center Dr Ste 300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 543-7833
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 543-7833
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Hawthorn Middle School South
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4100
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Hawthorn Middle School North
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4400
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Co Hulse Detention Center 6
Alternative School
25467 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 377-7800
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 377-7800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
60061, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60061, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60061, IL include Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co, Hawthorn Middle School South and Hawthorn Middle School North.
How many public middle schools are located in 60061?
4 public middle schools are located in 60061.
What is the racial composition of students in 60061?
60061 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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