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42 schools in Joliet

Illinois · Public K-12

From elementary through high school, Joliet runs 42 public K-12 campuses (28 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high), with combined enrollment of about 20,526.

7-year change in Joliet

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
20,526
-2,217 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
31
-7 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
17%
was 23%
% Hispanic
60%
was 51%
% Black
18%
was 21%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
A O Marshall Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05246
Aux Sable Middle SchMiddle06-08844
Carl Sandburg ElementaryElementaryKG-05371
Crystal Lawns Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05328
Dirksen Junior High SchoolMiddle06-08653
Edna Keith Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05402
Eisenhower AcademyElementary01-05209
Farragut Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05568
Forest Park Individual Ed SchoolElementaryKG-05263
Gompers Junior High SchoolMiddle06-08615
Grand Prairie Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05494
Hufford Junior High SchoolMiddle06-081,072
Isaac Singleton Elem SchElementaryKG-05304
Joliet Central High SchoolHigh09-123,295
Joliet West High SchoolHigh09-123,451
Jones Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04553
Joseph E Fisher SchoolElementaryM-M·
Laraway SchoolElementaryPK-08433
Lincoln School ALOPHigh06-120
Lincoln School RSSPHigh06-120
Lincoln School TAOEPHigh06-120
Lynne Thigpen Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05620
M J Cunningham Elem SchElementaryKG-05484
Marycrest Early Childhood CenterElementaryPK-PK142
Pathways AcademyHigh09-120
Pershing Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05621
ROE 56 ALOP Success ProgramHigh09-120
Sator Sanchez Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05635
SOWIC-Comm & Adaptv Bhrv- JolietElementaryM-M·
SOWIC-Early Childhood JolietElementaryM-M·
T E Culbertson Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05377
Taft Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05424
Thomas Jefferson Elem SchElementaryKG-05646
Thomas Jefferson Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05235
Thompson Instructional CenterElementaryKG-080
Troy Craughwell SchoolElementaryPK-04526
Troy Heritage Trail SchoolElementaryKG-04480
Union Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-08143
Washington Jr High & Academy PrgmMiddle06-08724
Will Co Detention Center 6-8Middle06-080
Will Co Detention Center 9-12High09-120
Woodland Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05368

About Joliet

Public education in Joliet, Illinois runs across 42 schools that teaches roughly 20,526 students. By footprint, Joliet sits in the sizable bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 28 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Joliet has fell 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 22,743 students to 20,526. Over that span, Joliet lost 7 schools, going from 38 to 31. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment grew from 51% to 60%.

On allk12, the community for Joliet discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Joliet, Illinois?
There are 42 public K-12 schools in Joliet, with a combined enrollment of about 20,526.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Joliet?
Joliet has 28 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Joliet?
Joliet West High School is the largest public school in Joliet by enrollment, with approximately 3,451 students.
What school districts serve Joliet?
Joliet is served by 9 public school districts, including Joliet PSD 86, Plainfield SD 202, Minooka CCSD 201, S Will Co Coop for Spec Ed, Laraway CCSD 70C and 4 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Joliet cover?
Public schools in Joliet serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

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