Zip code 60435 is not served by one district. An elementary district and a separate secondary district each cover this area, which is normal in this state — which one your child attends depends on their grade.
| GRADES | DISTRICT | RATING |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K–8 Elementary | Joliet Public School District 86 9,553 students · 22 schools | Not rated |
| 9–12 Secondary | Joliet Township High School District 204 6,918 students · 4 schools | 2/10 |
The elementary district is shown as not rated because our rating set was built per zip code from a single district, so elementary districts in split areas were never scored. We would rather show no rating than a borrowed one.
| Metric | Joliet Township High School District 204 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 6,918 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $17,100/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet Township High School District 204 (this district) | NR | — | 6,918 |
| Chicago Public Schools | 3/10 | 27th | 321,666 |
| Indian Prairie School District 204 | 10/10 | 96th | 28,000 |
- Joliet West High School — Grades 9–12 · 3,451 students
- Joliet Central High School — Grades 9–12 · 3,295 students
- Pathways Academy — Grades 9–12
- Will Co Detention Center 9-12 — Grades 9–12
About Joliet Township High School District 204
Joliet Township High School District 204 serves zip code 60435, covering Joliet Township, Illinois with grades Pre-K – 8th. Whether you’re researching a move, evaluating a home purchase, or preparing to enroll a child, the sections below give you a complete picture of this district’s resources, size, and what its rating means for your family.
Why This District Is Not Yet Rated
Joliet Township High School District 204 does not currently have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating. It has no published grades 3–8 state assessment results in the current state data, so there is no basis for a rating under our methodology.
An unrated status is not a negative signal — it means we do not have assessment data we can fairly place on the 1–10 scale for Joliet Township High School District 204. Families researching this area should contact the district directly for school performance information, request the most recent state report card, and visit schools in person before making an enrollment or housing decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 60435
Children in zip code 60435 are assigned to Joliet Township High School District 204 for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 8th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 60435, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Joliet Township High School District 204 at (815)727-6970 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Illinois districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Joliet
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Joliet Township High School District 204 serves zip code 60435, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 60435. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Illinois, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Joliet Township High School District 204 programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 60435.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Joliet Township High School District 204 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 60435 data.