For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,103 students in 60435, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60435, IL are Crystal Lawns Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Taft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60435 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60435, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60435, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crystal Lawns Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2544 Crystal Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-9519
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-9519
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2651 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0262
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0262
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Oregon St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-2700
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-2700
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hufford Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1125 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
M J Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Moran St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0169
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0169
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Farragut Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0394
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0394
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 N Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0986
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0986
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Lilac Ln
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0281
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0281
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60435, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60435, IL include Crystal Lawns Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Taft Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60435?
8 public elementary schools are located in 60435.
What is the racial composition of students in 60435?
60435 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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