For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,337 students in 60433, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60433, IL are Union Elementary School, Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm and Laraway School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60433 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60433, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60433, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1661 Cherry Hill Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-5218
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-5218
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5271
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5271
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Laraway School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5115
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5115
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Thompson Instructional Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5458
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5458
Gr: K-8
60433, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1705 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-2359
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-2359
Gr: PK-1 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Sowic Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1705 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2651
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2651
Gr: 10-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60433, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60433, IL include Union Elementary School, Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm and Laraway School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60433?
4 public middle schools are located in 60433.
What is the racial composition of students in 60433?
60433 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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