Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Joliet, IL · Joliet PSD 86 · Grades K - 5
1,345th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 36%▼ Declining
Thomas Jefferson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson Elem School 1,345th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 36% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 54th in 2019 to 36th in 2025 — declining.
Thomas Jefferson Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Thomas Jefferson Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 264 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.3% | 56.1% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Black | 15.2% | 22.3% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| White | 19.5% | 13.6% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 6.8% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Typical home value $275K in zip 60435 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thomas Jefferson Elem 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% - 6Troy Craughwell SchoolTroy CCSD 30C · 1 mi away846th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 52% - 2Pershing Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.6 mi away1,847th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 12% - 2Lynne Thigpen Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.7 mi away1,861st of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 15% - 3Taft Elementary SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.8 mi away1,529th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 26% - 6Troy Heritage Trail SchoolTroy CCSD 30C · 1.9 mi away918th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 46% - 2Rockdale Elem SchoolRockdale SD 84 · 2.2 mi away1,765th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 14% - 1Farragut Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 2.5 mi away1,982nd of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elem School in?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School is part of the Joliet PSD 86 district in Joliet, Illinois.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson Elem School 1,345th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
Hispanic 56%, Black 22%, White 14%, Two or more races 7% (264 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Jefferson Elem 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.