For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,746 students in Joliet, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Joliet, IL are Pathways Academy, Joliet West High School and Joliet Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joliet, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Joliet have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Joliet, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Joliet West High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Joliet, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Collins St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Joliet West High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Gr: 9-12 | 3,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Joliet Central High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Gr: 9-12 | 3,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School Alop
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School Rssp
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School Taoep
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 56 Alop Success Program
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 462-5400
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 462-5400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Will Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
3200 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 773-7233
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 773-7233
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Joliet, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Joliet, IL include Pathways Academy, Joliet West High School and Joliet Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Joliet?
8 public high schools are located in Joliet.
What is the racial composition of students in Joliet?
Joliet public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Joliet are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Joliet include: Joliet Central High School vs. Joliet West High School, Joliet West High School vs. Joliet Central High School, Pathways Academy vs. Joliet West High School
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