For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,352 students in Braidwood, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Braidwood, IL are Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Custer MiddleSchool, Reed-custer Elementary School and Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Custer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Braidwood, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Braidwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Braidwood, IL Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Custer MiddleSchool
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
407 S Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Reed-custer Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2145
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2145
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Custer Elementary School
Special Education School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
Reed-custer Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2868
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2868
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
Reed-custer High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
249 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2166
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2166
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sowic-ec Reed Custer
Special Education School
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Braidwood, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sowic-ec Reed Custer (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Grades: PK
| 10 students
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Grades: PK-7
| 38 students
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus-comet (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
407 S Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Braidwood, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Braidwood, IL include Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Custer MiddleSchool, Reed-custer Elementary School and Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Custer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Braidwood, IL?
6 public schools are located in Braidwood, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Braidwood, IL?
Braidwood, IL public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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