For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 298 students in Dolton, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dolton, IL are Roosevelt Junior High School and Lincoln Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dolton, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Dolton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dolton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 W 146th St
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2071
Gr: 7-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Gr: 7-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dolton, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dolton, IL include Roosevelt Junior High School and Lincoln Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dolton?
2 public middle schools are located in Dolton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dolton?
Dolton public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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