Prairie Jr High School
Alsip, IL · Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 · Grades 7 - 8
357th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 48%▼ Declining
Prairie Jr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Prairie Jr High School 357th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 58th in 2019 to 48th in 2025 — declining.
Prairie Jr High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Prairie Jr High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 336 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31.5% | 47.9% | ▲ 16.4 pts | |
| White | 53.9% | 30.1% | ▼ 23.8 pts | |
| Black | 10.6% | 17.9% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Prairie Jr High School
Typical home value $266K in zip 60803 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Prairie Jr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Hamlin Upper Grade CenterAtwood Heights SD 125 · 0.9 mi away425th of 685
ELA 61% · Math 16% - 3Nathan Hale Middle SchoolCook County SD 130 · 2.1 mi away548th of 685
ELA 38% · Math 20% - 2Veterans Memorial Middle SchCook County SD 130 · 2.5 mi away591st of 685
ELA 34% · Math 15% - 3Elden D Finley Jr High SchoolChicago Ridge SD 127-5 · 2.5 mi away514th of 685
ELA 39% · Math 25% - 3Everett F Kerr Middle SchoolCook County SD 130 · 2.7 mi away517th of 685
ELA 45% · Math 18% - 7Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle SchOak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 · 2.7 mi away248th of 685
ELA 69% · Math 35% - 9Independence Jr High SchoolPalos Heights SD 128 · 2.9 mi away96th of 685
ELA 86% · Math 49% - 4Kellar SchoolPosen-Robbins ESD 143-5 · 3.1 mi away471st of 685
ELA 50% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Prairie Jr High School in?
Prairie Jr High School is part of the Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 district in Alsip, Illinois.
Is Prairie Jr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Prairie Jr High School 357th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Prairie Jr High School?
Hispanic 48%, White 30%, Black 18%, Asian 3% (336 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Prairie Jr High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60803 is $266K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.