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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Joliet Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 20,783 students in Joliet, IL (there are 17 private schools, serving 2,287 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Joliet, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Joliet, IL are Eisenhower Academy, Union Elementary School and Troy Craughwell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joliet, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Joliet have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Joliet, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eisenhower Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
406 Burke Dr
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0233
Gr: 1-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1661 Cherry Hill Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-5218
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Troy Craughwell School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3333 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Barberry Way
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 290-7100
Gr: K-4 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Troy Heritage Trail School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3389 Longford Dr
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Gr: K-4 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1900 Oxford Way
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-2021
Gr: K-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Crystal Lawns Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2544 Crystal Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-9519
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Aux Sable Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 Wildspring Pkwy
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 439-7092
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Joseph E Fisher School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1207 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Collins St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Rockdale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Meadow Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-5321
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2651 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0262
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
402 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5271
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Forest Park Individual Educational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 California Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0414
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Laraway School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1715 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5115
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Caton Farm Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 436-7000
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Joliet West High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Gr: 9-12 | 3,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1818.
T E Culbertson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1521 E Washington St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0035
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 Oregon St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-2700
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2020.
Joliet Central High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Gr: 9-12 | 3,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Hufford Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
M J Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Moran St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0169
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Thompson Instructional Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5458
Gr: K-8
Rank: #2424.
Gompers Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Copperfield Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-5276
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Farragut Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0394
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Isaac Singleton Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1451 Copperfield Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0228
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lynne Thigpen Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
207 S Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 741-7629
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
251 N Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0986
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2929.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 3rd Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2808
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Dirksen Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
203 S Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3131.
Sator Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Harrison Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 740-2810
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Lilac Ln
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0281
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Edna Keith Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 4th Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-3409
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
A O Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
319 Harwood St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-4919
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School Alop
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Gr: 6-12
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Joliet, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Joliet, IL include Eisenhower Academy, Union Elementary School and Troy Craughwell School.
How many public schools are located in Joliet?
43 public schools are located in Joliet.
What percentage of students in Joliet go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Joliet are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Joliet?
Joliet public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Joliet are often viewed compared to one another?

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