Best High Schools in Joliet, IL

Joliet, IL has 16 high schools with 21,408 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Joliet score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Joliet underperform expectations.

1. Lincoln Way West

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lincoln Way Chsd 210 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1994 Students

2. Lockport Township High Sch East

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lockport Twp Hsd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3872 Students

3. Yorkville High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Yorkville Cusd 115 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2118 Students

4. Oswego High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cusd 308 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2901 Students

5. Minooka Community High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Minooka Chsd 111 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2930 Students

6. Joliet West High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Joliet Twp Hsd 204 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3541 Students

7. Joliet Central High School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Joliet Twp Hsd 204 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3377 Students

Best Middle Schools in Joliet, IL

Joliet, IL has 18 middle schools with 11,670 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Joliet score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Joliet meet expectations.

1. Liberty Junior High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

New Lenox Sd 122 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 593 Students

2. Yorkville Intermediate School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Yorkville Cusd 115 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 691 Students

3. Indian Trail Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Plainfield Sd 202 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students

4. Minooka Jr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Minooka Ccsd 201 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1058 Students

5. Traughber Jr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cusd 308 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1135 Students

6. Aux Sable Middle Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Plainfield Sd 202 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 855 Students

7. Timber Ridge Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Plainfield Sd 202 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 878 Students

8. Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Joliet Psd 86 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 774 Students

9. Orenic Intermediate School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Troy Ccsd 30c • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 838 Students

10. Hufford Junior High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Joliet Psd 86 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1151 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Joliet, IL

Joliet, IL has 34 elementary schools with 12,207 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Joliet score 13% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Joliet don't meet expectations.

1. Union Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Sd 81 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 115 Students

2. Circle Center Grade School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Yorkville Cusd 115 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 540 Students

3. Elwood C C School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elwood Ccsd 203 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 279 Students

4. Troy Craughwell School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Troy Ccsd 30c • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 417 Students

5. Central Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Plainfield Sd 202 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students

6. Hunt Club Elem

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cusd 308 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students

7. Troy Cronin Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Troy Ccsd 30c • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 648 Students

8. Richland Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland Gsd 88a • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 800 Students

9. Jones Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Minooka Ccsd 201 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 551 Students

10. Troy Heritage Trail School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Troy Ccsd 30c • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 422 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Joliet, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Joliet, IL has a total population of 125,536 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Joliet, IL

45,285

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Joliet, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

16.98 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.06 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Joliet, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Joliet, IL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,949 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Joliet, IL Internet Health Assessment.

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