For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 397 students in Braidwood, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Braidwood, IL is Reed-custer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Braidwood, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Braidwood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Braidwood, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Reed-custer High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Braidwood, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reed-custer High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
249 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2166
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2166
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Braidwood, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus-comet (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
407 S Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Braidwood, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Braidwood, IL include Reed-custer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Braidwood?
1 public high schools are located in Braidwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Braidwood?
Braidwood public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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