For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,540 students in 60431, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 108 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 60431, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60431, IL are Troy Craughwell School, Jones Elementary School and Aux Sable Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60431 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60431, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60431, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Troy Craughwell School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Grades: PK-4
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Jones Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Barberry Way
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 290-7100
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 290-7100
Grades: K-4
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Aux Sable Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Wildspring Pkwy
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 439-7092
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 439-7092
Grades: 6-8
| 848 students
Rank: #44.
Troy Heritage Trail School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3389 Longford Dr
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Grades: PK-4
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Oxford Way
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-2021
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-2021
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #66.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Caton Farm Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 436-7000
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 436-7000
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Rank: n/an/a
Will Co Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
3200 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 730-7233
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 730-7233
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Will Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
3200 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 773-7233
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 773-7233
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60431, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60431, IL include Troy Craughwell School, Jones Elementary School and Aux Sable Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60431?
8 public schools are located in 60431.
What percentage of students in 60431 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 60431 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60431?
60431 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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