For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 505 students in the neighborhood of Cathedral Area, Joliet, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Cathedral Area is Farragut Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cathedral Area, Joliet, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Cathedral Area, Joliet, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cathedral Area, Joliet, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cathedral Area, Joliet, IL include Farragut Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cathedral Area, Joliet?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cathedral Area, Joliet.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cathedral Area, Joliet?
the neighborhood of Cathedral Area, Joliet public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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