M J Cunningham Elem Sch
Joliet, IL · Joliet PSD 86 · Grades K - 5
1,812th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 14%· Stable
M J Cunningham Elem Sch ranking
SchoolRow ranks M J Cunningham Elem Sch 1,812th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 14th in 2025.
M J Cunningham Elem Sch test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
M J Cunningham Elem Sch students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 491 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.8% | 81.9% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| White | 8.7% | 7.7% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 10.7% | 6.5% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near M J Cunningham Elem Sch
Typical home value $275K in zip 60435 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near M J Cunningham Elem Sch
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Farragut Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 0.7 mi away1,982nd of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 11% - 3Taft Elementary SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.2 mi away1,529th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 26% - 2Chaney-Monge SchoolChaney-Monge SD 88 · 1.3 mi away1,740th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 14% - 1Sator Sanchez Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.4 mi away1,999th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 10% - 2Pershing Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.5 mi away1,847th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 12% - 2Lynne Thigpen Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 2 mi away1,861st of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 15% - 1Edna Keith Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 2.1 mi away2,058th of 2,105
ELA 12% · Math 12% - 7Forest Park Individual Ed SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 2.1 mi away806th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is M J Cunningham Elem Sch in?
M J Cunningham Elem Sch is part of the Joliet PSD 86 district in Joliet, Illinois.
Is M J Cunningham Elem Sch a good school?
SchoolRow ranks M J Cunningham Elem Sch 1,812th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of M J Cunningham Elem Sch?
Hispanic 82%, White 8%, Black 7%, Two or more races 4% (491 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near M J Cunningham Elem Sch 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.