Highlands Middle School
Grades: 5-8
Students: 434
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 11:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
1850 West Plainfield Road
La Grange Highlands, IL 60525
La Grange Highlands, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
10/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness7/10
Community Reviews
Unfortunately our kids have had issues with bullying in the grade school. We also know several families at the school who have had similar issues. the current principal doesn't deal with these issues. The school tends to favor kids who have issues over the kids who are bullied or even create unsafe
Posted by a parent on 4/5/2024Don’t recommend. I’m a current student and just had to pull an all nighter. Yeah, that’s right. In middle school no one should ever pull an all nighter. Please send your kid to a private school. The ranking on highlands is extremely false. There are some way better schools ranked lower.
Posted by a student on 3/20/2024The learning at this school was okay, but the teachers were unbearable. I am currently a junior in high school, but I went to this school for my junior high years. The principal definitely had his favorites and would only listen to their side of the story whenever a referral was involved. The phone
Posted by a student on 7/15/2023This schools attention to our children's development in academics and SEL is outstanding, from every level that I have observed this is an exemplary institution.
Posted by a parent on 1/26/2022Compared to Park Jr. High up north on Ogden & Brainard, this school was such a better choice for my son and thank God I win the legal action to get him here. The school is caring, it is NOT based on tickets & detentions, but love & understanding. The teachers and admin are truly welcoming and the le
Posted by a parent on 5/23/2021Nearby Schools
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No reviews available for this school. - Highlands Elementary School
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10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageUnfortunately our kids have had issues with bullying in the grade school. We also know several families at the school who have had similar issues. the current principal doesn't deal with these issues. The school tends to favor kids who have issues over the kids who are bullied or even create unsafe conditions in the classroom. The current principal doesn't believe in removing problem students and drags their feet on issues. The general consensus among parents is to deal with some issues outside of the school channel since its not taken seriously. We have had better luck reaching out directly to the parents with our issues rather then work through the school. The upside is the community of parents seems willing to work together to solve issues.Parent Review2y ago - Oak Elementary School
- PK-5
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- 432 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOak school is an outstanding elementary school. The principal, Dr. Martha Henrikson demonstrates that she cares deeply about the success of each student and that philosophy that is shared by the entire staff. Oak is in District 181, feeds into the highly rated Hinsdale Middle School and then to Hinsdale High School. It is one of the top schools in Illinois for a very good reason.Parent Review4y ago - St Cletus Elementary School
- PK-8
- Private
- 427 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageTerrible safety issues. Teacher was rude to children. They also take money out of your account months after you remove your child because “they forgot to delete your account” Go elsewhere, they don’t care about your kid/s, they care more about your money. I emailed the Principal and never heard from him. Terrible leadership.Parent Review4mo ago - St Johns Lutheran School
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. - Helping Hand School
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. - St Cletus School
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageAs someone who came from teaching at a public school, my mind was blown by how respectful the students are, how involved the parents are, and how community-oriented a Catholic school can be. The administration is excellent, always available to assist teachers, even when they themselves have a lot on their plates. The focus on student success is great, with standardized test prep, and making sure teachers are giving rigorous lesson. While there’s always drama at any school, the students really are like family, and conflicts are very rare. I really can’t recommend enough sending your child to this school or working it at it.Teacher Review1y ago
La Grange Highlands schools - Highlands Middle School is located at 1850 West Plainfield Road, La Grange Highlands IL 60525. Highlands Middle School is in the Lagrange Highlands School District 106. Highlands Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 5-8.
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