For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,688 students in 60436, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 98% 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, Lynne Thigpen Elementary School and Dirksen Junior High 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 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60436, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockdale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
715 Meadow Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-5321
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-5321
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Lynne Thigpen Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 741-7629
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 741-7629
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Dirksen Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 S Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
303 Purdue Ct
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1100
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1100
Gr: PK | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
60436, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
203 S Midland
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 62%
100 W Mcdonough
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 723-0228
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 723-0228
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 75:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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, Lynne Thigpen Elementary School and Dirksen Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 60436?
4 public schools are located in 60436.
What percentage of students in 60436 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 60436 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60436?
60436 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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