Education and schools
Public school districts
Indian Praririe School District 204Indian Prairie School District 204 (IPSD 204) is a Pre-K–12 public school district serving portions of Aurora, Bolingbrook, Naperville, and Plainfield. The district provides elementary, middle, and high school education along with a wide range of academic, extracurricular, and student-support programs. (Indian Prairie School District 204)
Plainfield School District 202Plainfield School District 202 is a large Pre-K–12 public school district serving approximately 25,000 students across portions of Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Joliet, Lockport, Naperville, and Romeoville, as well as portions of Will and Kendall counties. (Plainfield CCSD 202)
Joliet Township Highschool District 204Joliet Township High School District 204 (JTHS) serves students in grades 9–12 in the Joliet area, including Joliet Central High School and Joliet West High School. The district provides academic, career and technical education, extracurricular activities, transportation, college and career planning, and specialized student services. (Joliet Township High School)
Oswego School District 308Oswego School District 308 serves nearly 17,000 students across approximately 68 square miles, including Oswego and portions of Montgomery, Aurora, Plainfield, Joliet, and Yorkville. The district operates elementary, junior high, high school, early-learning, alternative, and specialized programs. (SD308)
Minooka School District 201 and District 111Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201 provides elementary and middle-school education to students in portions of Will, Grundy, and Kendall counties. The district serves approximately 4,400 students and provides academic programs, student services, transportation, family resources, and extracurricular opportunities.
Minooka Community High School District 111 serves students in grades 9–12 in the Minooka-area communities. The district provides high school academic programs, career and technical education, college and career preparation, athletics, extracurricular activities, and student support services.
Troy School District 30CTroy Community Consolidated School District 30-C is a Pre-K–8 public school district serving approximately 3,900 students in portions of Joliet, Shorewood, Channahon, Crest Hill, and unincorporated Troy Township. The district operates elementary, intermediate, and middle schools and offers academic, preschool, student-support, and family programs. (Troy30C)
Education after High school
Continuing education after high school is not always easy, here are some resources to help you!
Financial Aid Application: Complete the required financial aid form using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Department of Education: Explore grants, college funding rules, and higher education programs at U.S. Department of Education
General Education Help: Comprehensive guides on financing college, adult schooling, and continuing education using USAGov’s Education Portal
State Financial Aid: Get free assistance and state - specific grants through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission
State Support Services: Learn about state - level assistance for school supplies, childcare, and training using Illinois Department of Human Services
