Top 5 Best Jo Daviess County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 981 students in Jo Daviess County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Jo Daviess County, IL are Galena High School, Scales Mound High School and Warren Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jo Daviess County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Jo Daviess County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Jo Daviess County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River Ridge High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Jo Daviess County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galena High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1206 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Scales Mound High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Warren Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
311 S Water St
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
Rank: #44.
River Ridge High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
East Dubuque High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Parklane Dr
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Stockton Sr High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
540 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3323
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jo Daviess Carroll Cte Academy
Vocational School
950 Us Highway 20 W
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rap Elizabeth
Alternative School
950 Us Highway 20 W
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1408
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jo Daviess County, IL

Jo Daviess County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 West Hickory St
Apple River, IL 61001
(815) 594-2210
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
300 N West St
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2219
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Grades: 5-8
| 259 students
950 Us Hwy 20 West
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
310 N West St
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1947
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
500 North Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 858-2203
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
500 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Grades: 3-8
| 233 students
311 S Water
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Jo Daviess County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Jo Daviess County, IL include Galena High School, Scales Mound High School and Warren Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jo Daviess County?
8 public high schools are located in Jo Daviess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jo Daviess County?
Jo Daviess County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jo Daviess County are often viewed compared to one another?

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