For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,191 students in 60053, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60053, IL are Park View Elementary School, Golf Middle School and Julia S Molloy Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60053 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60053, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60053, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6200 Lake St
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-6200
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Golf Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9401 Waukegan Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-3740
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-3740
Gr: 5-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Julia S Molloy Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-8600
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-8600
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60053, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60053, IL include Park View Elementary School, Golf Middle School and Julia S Molloy Education Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 60053?
3 public middle schools are located in 60053.
What is the racial composition of students in 60053?
60053 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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