For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,193 students in 60462, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60462, IL are Jerling Junior High School and Orland 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 60462 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60462, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60462, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jerling Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8851 W 151st St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3708
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3708
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Orland Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14855 West Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4206
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4206
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60462, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60462, IL include Jerling Junior High School and Orland Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60462?
2 public middle schools are located in 60462.
What is the racial composition of students in 60462?
60462 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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