For the 2024 school year, there are 207 public schools serving 117,908 students in Will County, IL (there are 75 private schools, serving 9,418 private students). 93% 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 Neuqua Valley High 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 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 31% 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Will County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickory Creek Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
22150 S Owens Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Grades: 6-8
| 905 students
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22265 S 80th Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Grades: 3-5
| 853 students
Rank: #33.
Neuqua Valley High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2360 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,297 students
Rank: #44.
V Blanche Graham Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2315 High Meadow Rd
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6900
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6900
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Scullen Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2815 Mistflower Ln
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7000
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,014 students
Rank: #66.
Robert Clow Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Springdale Cir
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6060
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6060
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #77.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3731 Lawrence Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6500
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6500
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Rank: #88.
Gordon Gregory Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2621 Springdale Cir
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6300
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: 1-3
| 360 students
Rank: #1010.
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Custer MiddleSchool
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
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #1111.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1661 Cherry Hill Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-5218
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-5218
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mokena Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11244 Willow Crest Ln
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4850
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4850
Grades: PK-3
| 716 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Oliver Julian Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2408 Meadow Lake Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7100
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7100
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #1414.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20912 S Frankfort Square Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Grades: 1-4
| 311 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Chaney-monge School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Elsie Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Grades: K-8
| 478 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 725-8391
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 725-8391
Grades: PK-8
| 839 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
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
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Sowic-comm & Adaptive Bhvr Three Rivers
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
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Wheatland Academy
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
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #2121.
Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4008 Chinaberry Ln
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5678
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5678
Grades: K-5
| 632 students
Rank: #2222.
Fry Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3204 Tall Grass Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7400
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7400
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #2323.
White Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1585 White Eagle Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3600
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3600
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Clifford Crone Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4020 111th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5600
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Homer Jr High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15711 S Bell Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-7800
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-7800
Grades: 7-8
| 883 students
Rank: #2626.
Nelson Prairie School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2366 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2874
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2874
Grades: 1-3
| 417 students
Rank: #2727.
Lincoln-way East High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Colorado Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4130
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4130
Grades: 9-12
| 2,736 students
Rank: #2828.
Spencer Pointe
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1721 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7988
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7988
Grades: 1-3
| 500 students
Rank: #2929.
Channahon Junior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24917 W Sioux Dr
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-4314
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-4314
Grades: 7-8
| 292 students
Rank: #3030.
Eisenhower Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
406 Burke Dr
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0233
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0233
Grades: 1-5
| 225 students
Rank: #3131.
Elwood C C School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
409 N Chicago St
Elwood, IL 60421
(815) 423-5588
Elwood, IL 60421
(815) 423-5588
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Rank: #3232.
Wayne Builta Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14939 W 143rd St
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(815) 838-8031
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(815) 838-8031
Grades: 2-3
| 287 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Walnut Trails Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Wynstone Dr
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 290-7400
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 290-7400
Grades: K-4
| 509 students
Rank: #3535.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2830 Hillsboro Blvd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3489
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3489
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
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Will County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 Kingston Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
760 W Exchange St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 367-2700
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 367-2700
Grades: 5-6
| 324 students
203 S Midland
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
100 W Mcdonough
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 723-0228
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 723-0228
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
735 Green Garden Pl
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-5263
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-5263
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
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
Grades: 1-8
| 46 students
Kennedy Early Education Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
420 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 740-3196
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 740-3196
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
960 Royce St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0723
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0723
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Lincoln High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-3333
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-3333
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
19900 S Harlem Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 534-3000
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 534-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,729 students
Lincoln-way Transition House (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
310 Colorado Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4660
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
16025 Cedar Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 301-2874
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 301-2874
Grades: K-2
| 431 students
20130 South Rosewood Dr
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-9103
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-9103
Grades: 1-4
| 347 students
400 Elsie Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
1705 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-2359
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-2359
Grades: PK-1
| 139 students
500 Parks Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-1911
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-1911
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Premier Academy High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
51 West Jackson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Reed-custer Primary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
35445 Washington St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 458-6340
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 458-6340
Grades: PK-1
| 223 students
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Grades: 5-8
| 419 students
Sowic Early Childhood Channahon (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
24805 W Roberts Rd
Channahon, IL 60410
(818) 741-7777
Channahon, IL 60410
(818) 741-7777
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Sowic Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1705 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2651
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2651
Grades: 10-12
| 16 students
Sowic Education Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Sowic-comm & Adaptive Bhvr Nb Gal (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
24805 W Roberts Rd
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
Grades: PK-1
| 19 students
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
Grades: PK-3
| 23 students
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
Grades: 5-7
| 9 students
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
Grades: PK
| 10 students
Sowic-ec Wilmington (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1910 Bruning Dr
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Grades: PK
| 1 students
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
Grades: PK-7
| 38 students
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus-comet (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
407 S Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-wilmingt Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Stateville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
16830 So. Broadway St
Joliet, IL 60434
(815) 727-3607
Joliet, IL 60434
(815) 727-3607
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Steps Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
3003 103rd St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5685
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5685
Grades: 12
| 95 students
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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 Neuqua Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Will County, IL?
207 public schools are located in Will County, IL.
What percentage of students in Will County, IL go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Will County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Will County, IL?
Will County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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