For the 2025 school year, there are 203 public schools serving 116,475 students in Will County, IL (there are 69 private schools, serving 8,083 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Will County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Will County, IL are Hickory Creek Middle School, Chelsea Elementary School and V Blanche Graham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Will County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Will County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Will County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Creek Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
22150 S Owens Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22265 S 80th Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Gr: 3-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
V Blanche Graham Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2315 High Meadow Rd
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6900
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6900
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
406 Burke Dr
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0233
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0233
Gr: 1-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Neuqua Valley High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2360 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Robert Clow Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Springdale Cir
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6060
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6060
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Fry Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3204 Tall Grass Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7400
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7400
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Oliver Julian Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2408 Meadow Lake Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7100
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7100
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1661 Cherry Hill Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-5218
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-5218
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4008 Chinaberry Ln
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5678
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5678
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3731 Lawrence Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6500
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6500
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Gordon Gregory Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2621 Springdale Cir
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6300
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
407 S Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Rank: #1414.
Clifford Crone Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4020 111th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5600
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Gail Mckinzie High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3003 103rd St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3375
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3375
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Monee Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5154 W Main St
Monee, IL 60449
(708) 367-2660
Monee, IL 60449
(708) 367-2660
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Sowic Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Sowic-comm & Adaptive Bhvr Three
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24150 S Sage Rd
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
Rank: #1919.
Channahon Junior High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24917 W Sioux Dr
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-4314
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-4314
Gr: 7-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2020.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20912 S Frankfort Square Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Gr: 1-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2121.
Scullen Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2815 Mistflower Ln
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7000
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2222.
Milne Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
565 E 7th St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Gr: PK-3 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln-way East High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Colorado Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4130
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4130
Gr: 9-12 | 2,728 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2424.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14740 Meadow Ln
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4500
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4500
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2525.
Arnold J Tyler School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
511 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
Gr: 1-3 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2626.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11600 Heritage Meadows Dr
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 254-4005
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 254-4005
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2727.
White Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1585 White Eagle Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3600
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3600
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2828.
Walkers Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24810 W 135th St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-2885
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-2885
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2929.
Eagle Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24562 Norwood Dr
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-4800
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-4800
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3030.
Arlene Welch Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2620 Leverenz Rd
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7200
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7200
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3131.
Wolfs Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3015 S Eola Rd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3700
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Luther J Schilling School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16025 S Cedar Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-7900
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-7900
Gr: 2-4 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Wayne Builta Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1835 Apple Valley Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
(630) 226-4400
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
(630) 226-4400
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3434.
Lincoln-way Central High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2172
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 2,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Nelson Ridge School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2470 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2870
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2870
Gr: 4-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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Will County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
19651 Beechnut Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-2106
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-2106
Gr: 1-4 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
760 W Exchange St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 367-2700
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 367-2700
Gr: 5-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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%
735 Green Garden Pl
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-5263
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-5263
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
7710 W Kingston Dr
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Gr: 1-4 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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%
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
960 Royce St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0723
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0723
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Lincoln High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-3333
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-3333
Gr: 9-12
19900 S Harlem Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 534-3000
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 534-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,729 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Lincoln-way Transition House (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 Colorado Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4660
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4660
16025 Cedar Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 301-2874
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 301-2874
Gr: K-2 | 431 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Martin P Mckay Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
516 S Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-8068
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-8068
20130 South Rosewood Dr
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-9103
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-9103
Gr: 1-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
400 Elsie Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
1705 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-2359
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-2359
Gr: PK-1 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Phoenix Experience 99-365u High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
365 Raider Way
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6400
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Premier Academy High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
51 West Jackson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Gr: 9-12
35445 Washington St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 458-6340
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 458-6340
Gr: PK-1 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Sowic Early Childhood Channahon (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
24805 W Roberts Rd
Channahon, IL 60410
(818) 741-7777
Channahon, IL 60410
(818) 741-7777
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Sowic Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1705 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2651
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2651
Gr: 10-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Sowic Education Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Sowic-comm & Adaptive Bhvr Cjh (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
24917 W Sioux Dr
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
Gr: Inquire with school
Sowic-comm & Adaptive Bhvr Nb Gal (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
24805 W Roberts Rd
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Sowic-comm & Adaptive Bhvr Pionee (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
24920 S Sage St
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
Gr: PK-3 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Sowic-comm & Adaptive Bhvr Three (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
24150 S Sage Rd
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
Gr: 5-7 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Sowic-ec Reed Custer (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Gr: PK | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Sowic-ec Wilmington (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1910 Bruning Dr
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Gr: PK | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Will County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Will County, IL include Hickory Creek Middle School, Chelsea Elementary School and V Blanche Graham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Will County?
203 public schools are located in Will County.
What percentage of students in Will County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Will County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Will County?
Will County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Will County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Will County include: Hubert H Humphrey Middle School vs. Brooks Middle School, Lakewood Falls Elementary School vs. Creekside Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School vs. Lakewood Falls Elementary School
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