Joliet Psd 86 School District
School District · Joliet, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
20
15 elem, 4 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,414
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
20
15 elem, 4 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,414
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Joliet Psd 86?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Joliet Psd 86 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Eisenhower Academy
Joliet · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Washington JR High & Academy Prgm
Joliet · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Isaac Singleton Elem Sch
Joliet · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#569 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,414
+$5,724 vs Illinois median
District size
9,449 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Joliet Psd 86 ranks #569 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Joliet Psd 86's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Eisenhower Academy (8.9/10), Washington JR High & Academy Prgm (6.6/10), and Isaac Singleton Elem Sch (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Joliet Psd 86
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eisenhower Academy | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Washington JR High & Academy Prgm | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Isaac Singleton Elem Sch | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Forest Park Individual Ed School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Thomas Jefferson Elem School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Gompers Junior High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Edna Keith Elem School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Hufford Junior High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Woodland Elem School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 10 | M J Cunningham Elem Sch | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Joliet Psd 86
Joliet Psd 86 is a Joliet, Illinois school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 9,449 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $22,414 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Joliet Psd 86 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Eisenhower Academy, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Joliet Psd 86 students show an average math proficiency of 35.4% and ELA proficiency of 33.3%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 4 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Joliet Psd 86, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Joliet Psd 86 with test data.
Schools in Joliet Psd 86
20 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Joliet
- Total Enrollment
- 9,449
- Teachers (FTE)
- 646
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Joliet Psd 86?
Joliet Psd 86 has 20 schools in total — 15 elementary, 4 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Joliet Psd 86?
The average composite rating for Joliet Psd 86 is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Joliet Psd 86?
Joliet Psd 86 spends $22,414 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Joliet Psd 86?
The average student-teacher ratio in Joliet Psd 86 is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Joliet Psd 86?
Eisenhower Academy is the highest-rated school in Joliet Psd 86 with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Joliet Psd 86?
Across schools in Joliet Psd 86 with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Joliet Psd 86 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Joliet Psd 86 has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.3%
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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.
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