Union Elementary School
Joliet, IL · Union SD 81 · Grades K - 8
363rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 83%▲ Improving
Union Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Union Elementary School 363rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 83% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 83th in 2025 — improving.
Union Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Union Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 128 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23.3% | 43.0% | ▲ 19.7 pts | |
| White | 34.4% | 40.6% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.1% | 8.6% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 31.1% | 7.8% | ▼ 23.3 pts |
Homes near Union Elementary School
Typical home value $214K in zip 60433 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Union Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Eisenhower AcademyJoliet PSD 86 · 1.5 mi away10th of 2,105
ELA 94% · Math 87% - –Cherry Hill Elem and EC CenterNew Lenox SD 122 · 1.8 mi away
- 3Laraway SchoolLaraway CCSD 70C · 2 mi away1,487th of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 17% - 3T E Culbertson Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 2 mi away1,546th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 29% - 2Woodland Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 2.5 mi away1,722nd of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 21% - 9Nelson Prairie SchoolNew Lenox SD 122 · 2.6 mi away269th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 76% - 2A O Marshall Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 2.6 mi away1,871st of 2,105
ELA 21% · Math 17% - 1Edna Keith Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 2.8 mi away2,058th of 2,105
ELA 12% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Union Elementary School in?
Union Elementary School is part of the Union SD 81 district in Joliet, Illinois.
Is Union Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Union Elementary School 363rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Union Elementary School?
Hispanic 43%, White 41%, Two or more races 9%, Black 8% (128 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Union Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60433 is $214K 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.