For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,719 students in 60436, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 202 private students). 89% 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, Dirksen Junior High School and Lynne Thigpen Elementary 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 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 31% 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60436, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockdale Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 Meadow Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-5321
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-5321
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Dirksen Junior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 S Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: #33.
Lynne Thigpen Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 741-7629
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 741-7629
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Rank: n/an/a
303 Purdue Ct
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1100
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1100
Grades: PK
| 208 students
60436, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
203 S Midland
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
100 W Mcdonough
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 723-0228
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 723-0228
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2848 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1206
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1206
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
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, Dirksen Junior High School and Lynne Thigpen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60436, IL?
4 public schools are located in 60436, IL.
What percentage of students in 60436, IL go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 60436, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60436, IL?
60436, IL public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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