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Best 60432 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,358 students in 60432, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 153 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 60432, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60432, IL are Pathways Academy, Forest Park Individual Educational School and Joliet Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60432 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60432, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60432, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School Rssp
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 56 Alop Success Program
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 462-5400
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60432, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60432, IL include Pathways Academy, Forest Park Individual Educational School and Joliet Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 60432?
11 public schools are located in 60432.
What percentage of students in 60432 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 60432 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60432?
60432 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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