Pershing Elementary School

Pershing Elementary School challenges and encourages children to learn.

Your kids will never want to leave the playground at Pershing Elementary School.

Pershing Elementary School has great academic and athletic opportunities for students.

Pershing Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

251 N Midland Ave, Joliet, IL

Cathedral Area Neighborhood

Joliet Public School District No. 86

606 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Brenda Reiter

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
5%

Reading Proficiency
9%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

20:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

35.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

586:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Hispanic

65.7%

Black

18.1%

White

11.1%

Two or more races

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

4/1/2025

My son is now in the second grade going into the third grade this August. He has been here since kindergarten every teacher he has been with are super awesome and the principal, Miss Bussie have been extremely exceptional. They are hands on with their students and genuinely care for their well being...

5.0 parent

7/3/2015

The school, teacher and principle all work great together to give your child the best education. Very nice school.

5.0 teacher

3/30/2010

Students at Pershing rise to high expectations set by teachers and staff working here. It is evident that there is a mutual respect among students and teachers and a welcoming atmosphere.

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Pershing Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Joliet, IL and is served by the Joliet Public School District No. 86 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 606 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 9% are proficient in reading. Pershing Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $281,221. Discover additional schools in the area, like Joliet West High School, Joliet Central High School, Joliet Catholic Academy, and more. Learn more about what Joliet has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pershing Elementary School.

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