For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 703 students in Homewood, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Homewood, IL is James Hart School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Homewood, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Homewood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Homewood, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Hart School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18220 Morgan St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-5544
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-5544
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Homewood, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
18211 Aberdeen St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-8721
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-8721
Grades: 5-6
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Homewood, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Homewood, IL include James Hart School.
How many public middle schools are located in Homewood?
1 public middle schools are located in Homewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Homewood?
Homewood public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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