For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,883 students in Oak Park, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Oak Park, IL are Percy Julian Middle School and Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Park, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Oak Park have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Oak Park, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Percy Julian Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 S Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3040
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3040
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #22.
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 S Kenilworth Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3050
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3050
Grades: 6-8
| 981 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Oak Park, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oak Park, IL include Percy Julian Middle School and Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oak Park?
2 public middle schools are located in Oak Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Park?
Oak Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Oak Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Oak Park include: Percy Julian Middle School vs. Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School vs. Percy Julian Middle School
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