Union Elementary School

Union Elementary School is a public school in Joliet, Illinois, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. With 128 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1, classes stay small and instruction stays focused. The school earns a composite score of 9.9 out of 10, rated Exceptional — reflecting near-perfect marks in both academics (9.8) and student growth (9.9).

The numbers put Union's performance in rare company. It ranks #1 among all 31 schools in Joliet and sits at #5 out of 3,813 public schools statewide — placing it in the top fraction of a percent across Illinois. Among elementary schools specifically, it ranks #4 out of 2,326, a result that holds up whether you're comparing it locally or against the full state pool.

For families weighing options in the Joliet area, Union Elementary's record stands out on every metric that matters: achievement, growth, and efficiency of instruction. The combination of a 9.9 growth score and a top-five statewide ranking signals that students here aren't just scoring well — they're making measurable academic progress year over year. Parents prioritizing both current performance and sustained improvement will find this school worth a close look.

With an enrollment of 128 students, Union Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.