For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 8,348 students in Ogle County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 107 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Ogle County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Ogle County, IL are Mary Morgan Elementary School, Creston Elementary School and Kings Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ogle County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Ogle County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ogle County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Morgan Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
420 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Creston Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 37
Creston, IL 60113
(815) 384-3920
Creston, IL 60113
(815) 384-3920
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Rank: #33.
Kings Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 1st St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
Byron Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #55.
Aplington Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 E Mason St
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-2519
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-2519
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
Rank: #66.
Centennial Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 S Pleasant Ave
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3811
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3811
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #77.
Byron High School 9-12
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
696 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: #88.
Stillman Valley High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 S Pine St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #99.
Meridian Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 W Main St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #1010.
Forreston Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 665
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2301
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2301
Grades: 1-5
| 244 students
Rank: #1111.
Forreston Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 665
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Grades: 6-12
| 427 students
Rank: #1212.
Oregon Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 Jefferson St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 776 students
Rank: #1313.
Monroe Center Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 360
Monroe Center, IL 61052
(815) 645-2230
Monroe Center, IL 61052
(815) 645-2230
Grades: 3-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1414.
Eswood C C Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 Main St
Lindenwood, IL 61049
(815) 393-4477
Lindenwood, IL 61049
(815) 393-4477
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
Rank: #1515.
Tilton Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 N 9th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-6665
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-6665
Grades: 4-5
| 330 students
Rank: #1616.
Polo Comm High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 S Union Ave
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3314
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3314
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #1717.
Oregon Jr/sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 S 10th St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Grades: 7-12
| 663 students
Rank: #1818.
Rochelle Twp High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Flagg Rd
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4161
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #1919.
Chana Educ Center/rock River
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 Main St
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2020.
Rochelle Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 School Ave
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
Rank: #2121.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 20th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Grades: PK-1
| 495 students
Rank: #2222.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
444 N 8th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-8251
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-8251
Grades: 2-3
| 278 students
Rank: n/an/a
410 S Hickory St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Grades: PK-2
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocec Life Skills
Special Education School
417 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-2722
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-2722
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rochelle Focus House
Alternative School
3279 S Il Route 251
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-5881
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-5881
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rock River Challenge
Alternative School
Po Box 91
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Ogle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
David L Rahn Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Magnet School
401 S Fletcher St
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 734-4810
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 734-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
105 W Brayton Rd
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 732-5300
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 732-5300
Grades: 7-8
| 210 students
Po B0x 665
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2195
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2195
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
Po Box 276
Leaf River, IL 61047
(815) 738-2226
Leaf River, IL 61047
(815) 738-2226
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
1033 N 2nd St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
1100 Jefferson St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-2911
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-2911
Grades: PK-2
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ogle County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Ogle County, IL include Mary Morgan Elementary School, Creston Elementary School and Kings Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ogle County?
26 public schools are located in Ogle County.
What percentage of students in Ogle County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Ogle County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ogle County?
Ogle County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ogle County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ogle County include: Tilton Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Stillman Valley High School vs. Byron High School 9-12, Central Elementary School vs. Tilton Elementary School
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