Braidwood: Schools & Education
Braidwood schools: 6 public schools. Reed-Custer Elementary School is the largest at 653 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,377 students.
- ~1,010 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,010 residents per school. 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
| School Districts · Districts | Reed Custer CUSD 255U, S Will Co Coop for Spec Ed |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,377 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 117 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.80 |
| Schools Count | 6 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Joliet Junior College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 16.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Joliet Junior College |
| Nearest College · City | Joliet |
| Nearest College · Phone | (815) 729-9020 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 3 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Fossil Ridge Public Library District |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 386 West Kennedy Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (815) 458-2187 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 60408 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2900 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 17.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12