Top 10 Best Lee County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,616 students in Lee County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lee County, IL are Amboy Central Elementary School, Steward Elementary School and Paw Paw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lee County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amboy Central Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 E Provost St
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3619
Grades: PK-4
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Steward Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 76
Steward, IL 60553
(815) 396-2413
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
Rank: #33.
Paw Paw Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Po Box 37
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Grades: K-5
| 80 students
Rank: #44.
Madison School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
618 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9662
Grades: 4-5
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
217 S Elm St
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2325
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Rank: #66.
Amboy Jr High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 N Metcalf Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3528
Grades: 5-8
| 210 students
Rank: #77.
Reagan Middle School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 253-4966
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #88.
Paw Paw Junior High School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Po Box 37
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 4th Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9661
Grades: 2-3
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
703 E Morgan St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9660
Grades: PK-1
| 444 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lee County, IL

Lee County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
611 Western Ave
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
318 E South St
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2323
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2600 North Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5561
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Po Box 188
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2323
Grades: 5-8
| 202 students
Po Box 55
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 284-7796
Grades: 9-11
| 9 students
P O Box 100
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 284-7796
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
207 Pope St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 251-4412
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
Po Box 37
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lee County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lee County, IL include Amboy Central Elementary School, Steward Elementary School and Paw Paw Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lee County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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