For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,376 students in Zion, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Zion, IL are Beach Park Middle School, Zion Central Middle School and Shiloh Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zion, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Zion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Zion, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beach Park Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40667 N Green Bay Rd
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 596-5860
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 596-5860
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Zion Central Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1716 27th St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0227
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0227
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Shiloh Park Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2635 Gabriel Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0400
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Zion, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Zion, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Zion, IL include Beach Park Middle School, Zion Central Middle School and Shiloh Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Zion?
3 public middle schools are located in Zion.
What is the racial composition of students in Zion?
Zion public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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