For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 291 students in Roanoke, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Roanoke, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Roanoke, IL are Sowers Elementary School and Roanoke-benson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Roanoke have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Roanoke, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sowers Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Grades: K-4
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Roanoke-benson High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
208 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-sowers-k-4
Special Education School
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Roanoke, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wcsea-sowers-k-4 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Grades: 2
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Roanoke, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Roanoke, IL include Sowers Elementary School and Roanoke-benson High School.
How many public schools are located in Roanoke?
3 public schools are located in Roanoke.
What percentage of students in Roanoke go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Roanoke are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke?
Roanoke public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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