For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,949 students in 60804, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60804, IL are Mckinley Educational Center and Unity 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 60804 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60804, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60804, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Educational Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5900 W 14th St
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8890
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8890
Gr: 5-8 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
Unity Jr High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2115 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8268
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8268
Gr: 7-8 | 1,948 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
60804, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 S Laramie Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Gr: 7 | 1,332 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3003 S 50th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Gr: K-2 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60804, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60804, IL include Mckinley Educational Center and Unity Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60804?
2 public middle schools are located in 60804.
What is the racial composition of students in 60804?
60804 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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