For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,375 students in 60408, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 60408, IL are Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus, Reed-custer Elementary School and Reed-custer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60408 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60408, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60408, IL 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
407 S Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Rank: #22.
Reed-custer Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2145
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2145
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Reed-custer Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2868
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2868
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Reed-custer High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
249 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2166
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 458-2166
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Sowic-ec Reed Custer
Special Education School
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
60408, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sowic-ec Reed Custer (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Gr: PK | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
162 S School St
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus-comet (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
407 S Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60408, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60408, IL include Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus, Reed-custer Elementary School and Reed-custer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60408?
5 public schools are located in 60408.
What is the racial composition of students in 60408?
60408 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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