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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Will County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 207 public schools serving 116,475 students in Will County, IL (there are 72 private schools, serving 9,695 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Will County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Will County, IL are Hickory Creek Middle School, Chelsea Elementary School and V Blanche Graham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Will County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Will County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Will County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Creek Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
22150 S Owens Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22265 S 80th Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Gr: 3-5 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
V Blanche Graham Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2315 High Meadow Rd
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6900
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Neuqua Valley High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2360 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Robert Clow Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1301 Springdale Cir
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6060
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Fry Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3204 Tall Grass Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7400
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Oliver Julian Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2408 Meadow Lake Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7100
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4008 Chinaberry Ln
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5678
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3731 Lawrence Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6500
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Gordon Gregory Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2621 Springdale Cir
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
407 S Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Rank: #1414.
Clifford Crone Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4020 111th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Gail Mckinzie High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3003 103rd St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3375
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Sowic Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Sowic-comm & Adaptive Bhvr Three
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24150 S Sage Rd
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
Rank: #1818.
Channahon Junior High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24917 W Sioux Dr
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-4314
Gr: 7-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1919.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20912 S Frankfort Square Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-6993
Gr: 1-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2020.
Scullen Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2815 Mistflower Ln
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2121.
Milne Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
565 E 7th St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Gr: PK-3 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2222.
Lincoln-way East High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Colorado Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4130
Gr: 9-12 | 2,696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14740 Meadow Ln
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4500
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2424.
Arnold J Tyler School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
511 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
Gr: 1-3 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2525.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11600 Heritage Meadows Dr
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 254-4005
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2626.
White Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1585 White Eagle Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3600
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2727.
Walkers Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24810 W 135th St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-2885
Gr: K-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2828.
Eagle Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24562 Norwood Dr
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-4800
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2929.
Arlene Welch Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2620 Leverenz Rd
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7200
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3030.
Wolfs Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3015 S Eola Rd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3700
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Luther J Schilling School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16025 S Cedar Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-7900
Gr: 2-4 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Wayne Builta Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1835 Apple Valley Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
(630) 226-4400
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
Lincoln-way Central High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1801 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 1,991 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Nelson Ridge School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2470 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2870
Gr: 4-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Pioneer Path
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24920 S Sage St
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-4312
Gr: 3-4 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Will County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Will County, IL include Hickory Creek Middle School, Chelsea Elementary School and V Blanche Graham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Will County?
203 public schools are located in Will County.
What percentage of students in Will County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Will County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Will County?
Will County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Will County are often viewed compared to one another?

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