Best Schools in Joy, Illinois
1 schools · 1 Other
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Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$83,800
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$83,800
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Median household income
- $47,500
- Median home value
- $83,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Joy compares
Median household income
$48k
58% of Illinois median
About Schools in Joy, Illinois
Joy, Illinois is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
Joy is served by 1 school district: Mercer County School District 404. These districts collectively serve 1,265 students.
Joy's community shows 8% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $47,500. The poverty rate in the area is 12.4%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — |
Schools in Joy
Joy, Illinois · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$47,500
Median Home Value
$83,800
Median Rent
$597/mo
Population
635
College Educated
8%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Community Profile
Joy has a median household income of $47,500. It is a community where 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $83,800, with a median rent of $597/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.4%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
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- Illinois
- Other
- 1
School District
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Common questions about schools in Joy, Illinois
How many schools are in Joy, Illinois?
Joy has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
How many school districts serve Joy, Illinois?
Joy is served by 1 school district: Mercer County School District 404.
What is the education level in Joy, Illinois?
According to Census data, 8% of adults in Joy have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Joy, Illinois?
The median household income in Joy is approximately $47,500 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Joy, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Joy is 27.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Joy, Illinois?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.