Top 5 Best Joliet Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,751 students in Joliet, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Joliet, IL are Troy Craughwell School, Troy Heritage Trail School and Rockdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joliet, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Joliet have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Joliet, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Troy Craughwell School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3333 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Grades: PK-4
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Troy Heritage Trail School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3389 Longford Dr
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Grades: PK-4
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Rockdale Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Meadow Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-5321
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: #44.
Laraway School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1715 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5115
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
303 Purdue Ct
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1100
Grades: PK
| 208 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Joliet, Illinois

Joliet, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
203 S Midland
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
100 W Mcdonough
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 723-0228
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
2848 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1206
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Joseph E Fisher School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1207 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
Grades: 1-8
| 46 students
420 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 740-3196
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
960 Royce St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0723
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-3333
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1705 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-2359
Grades: PK-1
| 139 students
500 Parks Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-1911
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
51 West Jackson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sowic Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1705 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2651
Grades: 10-12
| 16 students
16830 So. Broadway St
Joliet, IL 60434
(815) 727-3607
Grades: 12
| n/a students
402 Richard St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5440
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Joliet, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Joliet, IL include Troy Craughwell School, Troy Heritage Trail School and Rockdale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Joliet, IL?
5 public preschools are located in Joliet, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Joliet, IL?
Joliet, IL public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

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