For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 910 students in 60436, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60436, IL are Rockdale Elementary School and Dirksen Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60436 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60436, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60436, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Dirksen Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 S Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-1566
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
60436, Illinois Public Schools (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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60436, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60436, IL include Rockdale Elementary School and Dirksen Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60436?
2 public middle schools are located in 60436.
What is the racial composition of students in 60436?
60436 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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