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Joliet Education
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Joliet Public Schools, District 86 - http://www.joliet86.org/
Visit their website for information on school locations, districts, news, curriculum and instructional services and more.
Joliet Township High Schools - http://www.jths.org
Joliet Township High Schools offer something unique for area teenagers — and their parents. From today’s widerange of award-winning program options to a long history of excellence in terms of successful graduates, Joliet’s public high schools provide fresh incentives for students and an assurance of a quality education for parents. The Central Campus is a century-old city landmark. This architectural gem features one of the region’s largest auditoriums, an observatory and well-equipped computer labs.
The West Campus has established a reputation for achievement. In a recent comparison of 21 suburban Chicago area high schools, the West Campus rated number one in composite ACT scores, beating out respected schools such as Evanston, Eisenhower, Thornwood, Round Lake, the Rich Township schools, and Aurora schools.
Diocese of Joliet, Catholic Schools Office:
402 S. Independence Blvd.
Romeoville, IL 60446-2264
phone: 815-838-2181
http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/cso/
Joliet Catholic Academy
1200 N. Larkin Ave.
Joliet, IL 60435
phone: (815) 741-0500
http://www.jca-online.org/
Joliet Junior College - http://www.jjc.edu
With Joliet Junior College, Joliet can boast of being the birthplace of the public junior college, as well as having the oldest public elementary school system in Illinois. Local residents are serviced by five grade school districts, three high school districts, and several private schools. The College of St. Francis and Lewis University offer four-year degrees and graduate level programs. Joliet Junior College
Joliet Junior College (JJC), the first junior college in the nation, offers pre-baccalaureate programs that include business management, accounting, electronic engineering technology, and computer information systems. JJC is one of only 19 colleges and universities nationwide to receive a National Medallion Award for student development.
Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet IL 60431-8938
(815) 729-9020
University of St. Francis - http://www.stfrancis.edu/
USF has been meeting educational needs for more than 75 years. Many Chicago-based companies recruit on campus every year, and 93% of USF graduates find placement in six months.
University Of St. Francis
500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, Illinois 60435
(800) 735-7500
Lewis University - http://www.lewisu.edu/
There are over 50 undergraduate degrees offered at this institution. Lewis is consistently ranked among the best valued private universities in Illinois.
Lewis University
One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446-2200
Phone: (800) 897-9000
Joliet Public Library - http://joliet.lib.il.us
Library East Branch
150 N. Ottawa St.
Joliet, IL 60432
phone: (815) 740-2660
Library West Branch
3395 Black Road
Joliet, IL 60431
phone: (815) 740-2660
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