Friendship Jr High School
Grades: 6-8
Students: 633
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 12:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 643:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
550 Elizabeth Lane
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 593-4350
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
7/10
5/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness7/10
Community Reviews
Horrible school that is poorly led from top to bottom and operates in a poorly managed district! I would not recommend this school. While not every teacher fits this description, the majority of the teachers I encountered did not seem to have the students' best interests. Some appeared more focused
Posted by a parent on 7/27/2026i was a student and I hate the school the moment I stepped into their unprofessional system, but for all I have suffered when entering from beginning to end of my year in Jr High.To the present since it has happen, I still have trauma from being targeted by the "used to be" vice principal not believ
Posted by a community member on 2/2/2026Extremely horrible school. Would not recommend you to send your child here. Terrible counseling team that offers little to no support, bullying is welcome with absolutely NOTHING done about it…your child’s wellbeing will not be a priority here. Disgusting environment.
Posted by a community member on 1/26/2026Friendship Junior High School failed its Ukrainian students in ways that were deeply discriminatory and hurtful. Despite having dozens of Ukrainian newcomers, the school provided no Ukrainian translations or resources, offering only Russian and other languages instead. This sends a clear and damagin
Posted by a community member on 1/12/2026This school yells at kid and make then feel uncomfortable.
Posted by a parent on 5/2/2025Nearby Schools
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis is our first year with sending our child here and so far, the experience has been great, we love the teachers and the education provided, we enjoy the activities and getting everyone involved. TinaParent Review2y ago
Des Plaines schools - Friendship Jr High School is located at 550 Elizabeth Lane, Des Plaines IL 60018. Friendship Jr High School is in the Comm Cons School District 59. Friendship Jr High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.
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