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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Will County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public high schools serving 37,247 students in Will County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Will County, IL are Neuqua Valley High School, Gail Mckinzie High School and Lincoln-way East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Will County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Will County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Will County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln Way West, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Will County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Lincoln Way West
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21701 S Gougar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 717-3501
Gr: 9-12 | 2,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Plainfield North High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12005 S 248th Ave
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 609-8506
Gr: 9-12 | 2,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Lockport Township High School East
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1333 E 7th St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 588-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 3,678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Plainfield East High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12001 Naperville Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-0324
Gr: 9-12 | 1,825 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Minooka Community High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26655 W Eames St
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-2140
Gr: 9-12 | 2,918 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Plainfield High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24120 W Fort Beggs Dr
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Wilmington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1752
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Plainfield South High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7800 Caton Farm Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-5555
Gr: 9-12 | 2,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Bolingbrook High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
365 Raider Way
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Beecher High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
538 Miller St
Beecher, IL 60401
(708) 946-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Reed-custer High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
249 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2166
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1616.
Romeoville High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N Independence Blvd
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,848 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
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: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Pioneer Grove Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Willow St
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4685
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Plainfield Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23930 W Lockport St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-5521
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #2020.
Peotone High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
605 W North St
Peotone, IL 60468
(708) 258-3236
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2121.
Joliet West High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Gr: 9-12 | 3,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Crete-monee High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 W Exchange St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 367-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Rank: n/an/a
Wilco Area Career Center
Vocational School
500 Wilco Blvd
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 838-6941
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Will Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
3200 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 773-7233
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Will County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Will County, IL include Neuqua Valley High School, Gail Mckinzie High School and Lincoln-way East High School.
How many public high schools are located in Will County?
27 public high schools are located in Will County.
What is the racial composition of students in Will County?
Will County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Will County are often viewed compared to one another?

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