Overview

Taft Elementary School is a public school in Joliet, IL. It is one of 16 elementary schools in Joliet Public School District 86 School District.

School Rating

Taft Elementary School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
3/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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About the School

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Neighborhood

1125 Oregon Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
School leader: Ms Doriane Henderson
(815) 725-2700
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School attendance zone
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