For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 665 students in Blue Island, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Blue Island, IL are Everett F Kerr Middle School and Veterans Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Island, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Blue Island have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Blue Island, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Everett F Kerr Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12915 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5959
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-5959
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12320 Greenwood Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
A.n.c.h.o.r. Academy
Alternative School
12015 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6800
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 385-6800
Gr: 3-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Blue Island, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Blue Island, IL include Everett F Kerr Middle School and Veterans Memorial Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Blue Island?
3 public middle schools are located in Blue Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Island?
Blue Island public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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