For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,305 students in New Lenox, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in New Lenox, IL are Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center, Alex M Martino Jr High School and Liberty Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Lenox, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in New Lenox have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in New Lenox, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Kingston Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Alex M Martino Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
731 E Joliet Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
Gr: 7-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Lenox St
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
Gr: 7-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in New Lenox, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in New Lenox, IL include Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center, Alex M Martino Jr High School and Liberty Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Lenox?
3 public middle schools are located in New Lenox.
What is the racial composition of students in New Lenox?
New Lenox public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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