For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,253 students in Crest Hill, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crest Hill, IL are Richland Elementary School and Chaney-monge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crest Hill, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Crest Hill have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Crest Hill, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Gr: PK-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Chaney-monge School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Elsie Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Gr: K-8 | 479 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Crest Hill, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crest Hill, IL include Richland Elementary School and Chaney-monge School.
How many public middle schools are located in Crest Hill?
2 public middle schools are located in Crest Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Crest Hill?
Crest Hill public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Crest Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Crest Hill include: Chaney-monge School vs. Richland Elementary School, Richland Elementary School vs. Chaney-monge School
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