For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,394 students in 60432, IL (there are , serving 148 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 60432, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60432, IL are Pathways Academy, Forest Park Individual Educational School and Joliet Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60432 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60432, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60432, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Collins St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Forest Park Individual Educational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 California Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0414
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0414
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Joliet Central High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Gr: 9-12 | 3,383 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Gompers Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Copperfield Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-5276
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-5276
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Isaac Singleton Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1451 Copperfield Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0228
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0228
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Sator Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Harrison Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 740-2810
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 740-2810
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
A O Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
319 Harwood St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-4919
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-4919
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School Alop
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School Rssp
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School Taoep
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Gr: 6-12
60432, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
960 Royce St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0723
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0723
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Lincoln High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-3333
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-3333
Gr: 9-12
Premier Academy High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
51 West Jackson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60432, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60432, IL include Pathways Academy, Forest Park Individual Educational School and Joliet Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 60432?
10 public schools are located in 60432.
What percentage of students in 60432 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 60432 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60432?
60432 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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