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Best Joliet Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,358 students in Joliet, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Joliet, IL are Troy Craughwell School, Rockdale Elementary School and Laraway School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joliet, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Joliet have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Joliet, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: n/an/a
Marycrest Early Childhood Center
303 Purdue Ct
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1100
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Joliet, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Joliet, IL include Troy Craughwell School, Rockdale Elementary School and Laraway School.
How many public preschools are located in Joliet?
4 public preschools are located in Joliet.
What is the racial composition of students in Joliet?
Joliet public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

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