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 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 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickory Creek Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
22150 S Owens Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Grades: 6-8
| 951 students
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22265 S 80th Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Grades: 3-5
| 889 students
Rank: #33.
Neuqua Valley High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2360 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,008 students
Rank: #44.
Oliver Julian Kendall Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2408 Meadow Lake Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7100
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7100
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
V Blanche Graham Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2315 High Meadow Rd
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6900
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6900
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #66.
Robert Clow Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Springdale Cir
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6060
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6060
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #77.
Fry Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3204 Tall Grass Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7400
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7400
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #88.
Danielle-joy Peterson Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4008 Chinaberry Ln
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5678
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5678
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #99.
Patterson Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3731 Lawrence Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6500
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6500
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1010.
Gordon Gregory Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2621 Springdale Cir
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6300
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Rank: #1111.
Scullen Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2815 Mistflower Ln
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7000
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 937 students
Rank: #1212.
White Eagle Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1585 White Eagle Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3600
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3600
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #1313.
Arnold J Tyler School
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
| 380 students
Rank: #1414.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #1919.
Eisenhower Academy
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
406 Burke Dr
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0233
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0233
Grades: 1-5
| 227 students
Rank: #2020.
Arlene Welch Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2620 Leverenz Rd
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7200
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7200
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #2121.
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
| 128 students
Rank: #2222.
Clifford Crone Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4020 111th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5600
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #2323.
Indian Trail Elementary School
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
| 309 students
Rank: #2424.
Lincoln-way East High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Colorado Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4130
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4130
Grades: 9-12
| 2,728 students
Rank: #2525.
Channahon Junior High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24917 W Sioux Dr
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-4314
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-4314
Grades: 7-8
| 266 students
Rank: #2626.
Wayne Builta Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1835 Apple Valley Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
(630) 226-4400
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
(630) 226-4400
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #2727.
Mokena Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11244 Willow Crest Ln
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4850
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4850
Grades: PK-3
| 715 students
Rank: #2828.
Lincoln-way Central High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2172
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 2,017 students
Rank: #2929.
Heritage Grove Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12425 S Van Dyke Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-4810
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-4810
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #3030.
Wolfs Crossing Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3015 S Eola Rd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3700
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #3131.
L J Stevens Intermediate School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 Ryan St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1689
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1689
Grades: 2-5
| 363 students
Rank: #3232.
William E Young School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16240 S Cedar Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-2010
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-2010
Grades: PK-1
| 467 students
Rank: #3333.
Walnut Trails Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Wynstone Dr
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 290-7400
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 290-7400
Grades: K-4
| 504 students
Rank: #3434.
Richland Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Grades: PK-8
| 809 students
Rank: #3535.
Wilmington Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 S Joliet St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1687
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1687
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
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Will County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19651 Beechnut Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-2106
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-2106
Grades: 1-4
| 174 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
7710 W Kingston Dr
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Grades: 1-4
| 175 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 2023)
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 2023)
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
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
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 2020)
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 2020)
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 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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?
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, Joliet Central High School vs. Joliet West High School, Lakewood Falls Elementary School vs. Creekside Elementary School
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