Taft Elementary School
Joliet, IL · Joliet PSD 86 · Grades K - 5
1,529th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 27%· Stable
Taft Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Taft Elementary School 1,529th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 27% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 27th in 2025.
Taft Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Taft Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 424 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.9% | 67.0% | ▲ 27.1 pts | |
| White | 34.6% | 14.2% | ▼ 20.4 pts | |
| Black | 21.1% | 12.7% | ▼ 8.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 5.7% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Taft Elementary School
Typical home value $275K in zip 60435 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Taft Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Carl Sandburg ElementaryJoliet PSD 86 · 1 mi away2,030th of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 11% - 2Pershing Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.1 mi away1,847th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 12% - 2M J Cunningham Elem SchJoliet PSD 86 · 1.2 mi away1,812th of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 20% - 1Farragut Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.3 mi away1,982nd of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 11% - 6Richland Elem SchoolRichland GSD 88A · 1.6 mi away968th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 34% - 2Chaney-Monge SchoolChaney-Monge SD 88 · 1.7 mi away1,740th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 14% - 2Lynne Thigpen Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.8 mi away1,861st of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 15% - 4Thomas Jefferson Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.8 mi away1,345th of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Taft Elementary School in?
Taft Elementary School is part of the Joliet PSD 86 district in Joliet, Illinois.
Is Taft Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Taft Elementary School 1,529th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Taft Elementary School?
Hispanic 67%, White 14%, Black 13%, Two or more races 6% (424 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Taft Elementary School 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.