For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,191 students in 60435, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60435, IL are Crystal Lawns Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Taft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60435 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60435, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60435, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crystal Lawns Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2544 Crystal Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-9519
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-9519
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2651 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0262
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0262
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Oregon St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-2700
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-2700
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hufford Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1125 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540
Grades: 6-8
| 1,095 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
M J Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Moran St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0169
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0169
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #66.
Farragut Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0394
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0394
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #77.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 N Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0986
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0986
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Rank: #88.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Lilac Ln
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0281
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0281
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
60435, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60435, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60435, IL include Crystal Lawns Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Taft Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60435?
8 public elementary schools are located in 60435.
What is the racial composition of students in 60435?
60435 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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