For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 895 students in Ottawa, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ottawa, IL are Rutland Elementary School, Wallace Elementary School and Deer Park C C Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Ottawa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ottawa, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rutland Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3231 N Il Route 71
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Wallace Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1463 N 33rd Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Deer Park C C Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2350 E 1025th Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Rank: #44.
Shepherd Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Mckinley Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1133
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1133
Grades: 7-8
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lasalle Co Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
707 Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Ottawa, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lasalle County Detention Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
707 E Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ottawa, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ottawa, IL include Rutland Elementary School, Wallace Elementary School and Deer Park C C Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ottawa?
5 public middle schools are located in Ottawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa?
Ottawa public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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