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Best Joliet Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 4,741 students in Joliet, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Joliet, IL are Union Elementary School, Aux Sable Middle School and Rockdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joliet, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Joliet have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Joliet, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: 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
Will Co Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
3200 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 730-7233
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Joliet, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Joliet, IL include Union Elementary School, Aux Sable Middle School and Rockdale Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Joliet?
13 public middle schools are located in Joliet.
What is the racial composition of students in Joliet?
Joliet public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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