Reed-Custer Elementary School
Braidwood, IL · Reed Custer CUSD 255U · Grades PK - 5
728th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▼ Declining
Reed-Custer Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Reed-Custer Elementary School 728th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2019 to 65th in 2025 — declining.
Reed-Custer Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Reed-Custer Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 691 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.7% | 82.1% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 12.7% | ▲ 8.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 4.5% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.1% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Reed-Custer Elementary School
Typical home value $285K in zip 60408 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Reed-Custer Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Braceville Elem SchoolBraceville SD 75 · 3.3 mi away1,761st of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 18% - 8Coal City Intermediate SchoolCoal City CUSD 1 · 3.4 mi away436th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 52% - 8Coal City Elem SchoolCoal City CUSD 1 · 3.8 mi away540th of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 58% - –Bruning Elem SchoolWilmington CUSD 209U · 4.4 mi away
- –Coal City Early Childhood CenterCoal City CUSD 1 · 4.4 mi away
- 7L J Stevens Intermediate SchoolWilmington CUSD 209U · 5.1 mi away769th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 54% - 7Gardner Elem SchoolGardner CCSD 72C · 6.4 mi away816th of 2,105
ELA 59% · Math 41% - 6South Wilmington Grade SchoolSouth Wilmington CCSD 74 · 6.7 mi away935th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Reed-Custer Elementary School in?
Reed-Custer Elementary School is part of the Reed Custer CUSD 255U district in Braidwood, Illinois.
Is Reed-Custer Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Reed-Custer Elementary School 728th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Reed-Custer Elementary School?
White 82%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 5% (691 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Reed-Custer Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60408 is $285K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.