For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,627 students in 60435, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,309 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 60435, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60435, IL are Crystal Lawns Elementary School, Joseph E Fisher School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60435 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60435, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60435, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crystal Lawns Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2544 Crystal Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-9519
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-9519
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Joseph E Fisher School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1207 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2651 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0262
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0262
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Joliet West High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6940
Gr: 9-12 | 3,436 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Oregon St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-2700
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-2700
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hufford Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1125 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540
Gr: 6-8 | 1,095 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
M J Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Moran St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0169
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0169
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Farragut Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0394
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0394
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 N Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0986
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0986
Gr: K-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Lilac Ln
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0281
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0281
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
60435, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Joseph E Fisher School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1207 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
Gr: 1-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Kennedy Early Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
420 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 740-3196
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 740-3196
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60435, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60435, IL include Crystal Lawns Elementary School, Joseph E Fisher School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60435?
10 public schools are located in 60435.
What percentage of students in 60435 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 60435 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60435?
60435 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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