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Best 60436 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,672 students in 60436, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 202 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 60436, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60436, IL are Rockdale Elementary School, Lynne Thigpen Elementary School and Dirksen Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60436 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60436, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60436, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
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 schools in 60436, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60436, IL include Rockdale Elementary School, Lynne Thigpen Elementary School and Dirksen Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 60436?
4 public schools are located in 60436.
What percentage of students in 60436 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 60436 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60436?
60436 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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