Carl Sandburg Elementary
Joliet, IL · Joliet PSD 86 · Grades K - 5
2,030th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 4%· Stable
Carl Sandburg Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Carl Sandburg Elementary 2,030th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 4th in 2025.
Carl Sandburg Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Carl Sandburg Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 367 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.0% | 46.3% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.1% | 40.1% | ▲ 14.0 pts | |
| White | 17.7% | 7.1% | ▼ 10.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 6.3% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Carl Sandburg Elementary
Typical home value $275K in zip 60435 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Carl Sandburg Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Taft Elementary SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1 mi away1,529th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 26% - 4Thomas Jefferson Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1 mi away1,345th of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 35% - 2Pershing Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.5 mi away1,847th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 12% - 6Troy Craughwell SchoolTroy CCSD 30C · 1.5 mi away846th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 52% - 6Richland Elem SchoolRichland GSD 88A · 1.6 mi away968th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 34% - 2Lynne Thigpen Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.9 mi away1,861st of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 15% - 1Farragut Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 2 mi away1,982nd of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 11% - 2M J Cunningham Elem SchJoliet PSD 86 · 2.1 mi away1,812th of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Carl Sandburg Elementary in?
Carl Sandburg Elementary is part of the Joliet PSD 86 district in Joliet, Illinois.
Is Carl Sandburg Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Carl Sandburg Elementary 2,030th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Carl Sandburg Elementary?
Black 46%, Hispanic 40%, White 7%, Two or more races 6% (367 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Carl Sandburg Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60435 is $275K 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.