For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,038 students in Aledo, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Aledo, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Aledo, IL are Mercer County Jr High School, Apollo Elementary School and Mercer County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aledo, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Aledo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Aledo, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer County Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 Sw 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 584-4174
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 584-4174
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Apollo Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Sw 9th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-5350
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-5350
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mercer County High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S College Ave
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2223
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2223
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Aledo, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 S W 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
1002 Sw 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Grades: 5-6
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Aledo, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Aledo, IL include Mercer County Jr High School, Apollo Elementary School and Mercer County High School.
How many public schools are located in Aledo?
3 public schools are located in Aledo.
What percentage of students in Aledo go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Aledo are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Aledo?
Aledo public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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