For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,720 students in South Beloit, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in South Beloit, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in South Beloit, IL are Willowbrook Middle School, Prairie Hill Elementary School and Blackhawk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Beloit, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in South Beloit have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Beloit, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willowbrook Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6605 Prairie Hill Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3957
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3957
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14714 Willowbrook Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3301
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3301
Grades: PK-4
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Blackhawk Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 Blackhawk Blvd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-4001
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-4001
Grades: 5-6
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
South Beloit Sr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 Prairie Hill Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-9004
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-9004
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
South Beloit Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
840 Blackhawk Blvd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-1421
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-1421
Grades: 7-8
| 137 students
Rank: #66.
Riverview Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 Miller St
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-1231
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-1231
Grades: 2-4
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
464 Oak Grove Ave
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-2311
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-2311
Grades: PK-1
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Beloit, IL?
The top ranked public schools in South Beloit, IL include Willowbrook Middle School, Prairie Hill Elementary School and Blackhawk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Beloit?
7 public schools are located in South Beloit.
What percentage of students in South Beloit go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in South Beloit are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Beloit?
South Beloit public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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