Best Ottawa Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,261 students in Ottawa, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Ottawa, IL is Ottawa Township High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Ottawa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Ottawa, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ottawa Township High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Ottawa, IL (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ottawa Township High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
211 E Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1323
Grades: 9-12
| 1,261 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lasalle Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
707 Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Ottawa, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
707 E Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Ottawa, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Ottawa, IL include Ottawa Township High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ottawa?
2 public high schools are located in Ottawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa?
Ottawa public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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