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Joliet PSD 86 School District

420 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435-6065
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Joliet PSD 86 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 9,449 students in Joliet PSD 86 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Joliet PSD 86 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
22 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
9,449 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
643 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Joliet PSD 86 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#783 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
10%
27%
14%
30%
29%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
69%
28%
% Black
20%
16%
% White
7%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,369 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,504 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$221 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$194 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,369
$21,990
Spending / Student
$20,504
$21,244

Best Joliet PSD 86 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eisenhower Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
406 Burke Dr
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0233
Grades: 1-5
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2651 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0262
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
402 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5271
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Rank: #44.
Forest Park Individual Educational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 California Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0414
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #55.
T E Culbertson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1521 E Washington St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0035
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 Oregon St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-2700
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hufford Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540
Grades: 6-8
| 1,095 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
M J Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Moran St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0169
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #99.
Thompson Instructional Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5458
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Gompers Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Copperfield Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-5276
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: #1111.
Farragut Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0394
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #1212.
Isaac Singleton Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1451 Copperfield Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0228
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lynne Thigpen Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
207 S Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 741-7629
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
251 N Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0986
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Rank: #1515.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 3rd Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2808
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #1616.
Dirksen Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
203 S Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #1717.
Sator Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Harrison Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 740-2810
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Lilac Ln
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0281
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Edna Keith Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 4th Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-3409
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #2020.
A O Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
319 Harwood St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-4919
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
Rank: n/an/a
303 Purdue Ct
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1100
Grades: PK
| 151 students
Rank: n/an/a
Will Co Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
3200 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 730-7233
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Joliet PSD 86 School District?
Joliet PSD 86 School District manages 22 public schools serving 9,449 students.
What is the rank of Joliet PSD 86 School District?
Joliet PSD 86 School District is ranked #784 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Joliet PSD 86 School District?
69% of Joliet PSD 86 School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Joliet PSD 86 School District?
Joliet PSD 86 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Joliet PSD 86 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,504 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 22 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 9,449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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