For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,540 students in 60431, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 108 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 60431, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60431, IL are Troy Craughwell School, Jones Elementary School and Troy Heritage Trail School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60431 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60431, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60431, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Troy Craughwell School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Barberry Way
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 290-7100
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 290-7100
Gr: K-4 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Troy Heritage Trail School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3389 Longford Dr
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Oxford Way
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-2021
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-2021
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Aux Sable Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Wildspring Pkwy
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 439-7092
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 439-7092
Gr: 6-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Caton Farm Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 436-7000
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 436-7000
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Will Co Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
3200 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 730-7233
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 730-7233
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Will Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
3200 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 773-7233
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 773-7233
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60431, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60431, IL include Troy Craughwell School, Jones Elementary School and Troy Heritage Trail School.
How many public schools are located in 60431?
8 public schools are located in 60431.
What percentage of students in 60431 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 60431 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60431?
60431 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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