Best Braidwood Public High Schools (2026)

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 17% 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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reed-custer High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
249 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2166
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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