For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 964 students in Matteson, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Matteson, IL are Colin Powell Middle School and O W Huth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matteson, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Matteson have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Matteson, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colin Powell Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20600 Matteson Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 283-9600
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 283-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
O W Huth Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3718 213th Pl
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0470
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0470
Gr: 7-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Matteson, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Matteson, IL include Colin Powell Middle School and O W Huth Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Matteson?
2 public middle schools are located in Matteson.
What is the racial composition of students in Matteson?
Matteson 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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