For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,852 students in Joliet, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Joliet, IL are Troy Craughwell School, Troy Heritage Trail School and Rockdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joliet, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Joliet have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Joliet, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Troy Craughwell School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Troy Heritage Trail School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3389 Longford Dr
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Rockdale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
715 Meadow Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-5321
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-5321
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Laraway School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5115
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5115
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
303 Purdue Ct
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1100
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1100
Gr: PK | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Joliet, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
203 S Midland
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 62%
100 W Mcdonough
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 723-0228
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 723-0228
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Illinois Youth Center-joliet High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2848 Mcdonough St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1206
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1206
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 75:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Joseph E Fisher School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1207 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
Gr: 1-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Kennedy Early Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
420 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 740-3196
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 740-3196
960 Royce St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0723
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0723
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Lincoln High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-3333
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-3333
Gr: 9-12
1705 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-2359
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-2359
Gr: PK-1 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Premier Academy High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
51 West Jackson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Gr: 9-12
Sowic Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1705 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2651
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2651
Gr: 10-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Stateville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
16830 So. Broadway St
Joliet, IL 60434
(815) 727-3607
Joliet, IL 60434
(815) 727-3607
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Joliet, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Joliet, IL include Troy Craughwell School, Troy Heritage Trail School and Rockdale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Joliet?
5 public preschools are located in Joliet.
What is the racial composition of students in Joliet?
Joliet public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).