For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,326 students in 60433, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60433, IL are Union Elementary School, Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm and Laraway School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60433 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60433, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60433, IL Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1661 Cherry Hill Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-5218
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-5218
Grades: K-8
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5271
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5271
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Rank: #33.
Laraway School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5115
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5115
Grades: PK-8
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Thompson Instructional Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5458
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5458
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
60433, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1705 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-2359
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-2359
Grades: PK-1
| 139 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
402 Richard St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5440
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5440
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60433, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60433, IL include Union Elementary School, Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm and Laraway School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60433?
4 public middle schools are located in 60433.
What is the racial composition of students in 60433?
60433 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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