For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 5,940 students in Stephenson County, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 774 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Stephenson County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Stephenson County, IL are Lena-winslow Jr High School, Pearl City Jr High School and Lena-winslow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephenson County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Stephenson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stephenson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lena-winslow Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
517 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Grades: 6-8
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Pearl City Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 S Summit St
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
Rank: #33.
Lena-winslow Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Dakota Jr Sr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Grades: 7-12
| 343 students
Rank: #55.
Orangeville Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Orange St
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4613
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4613
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Rank: #66.
Pearl City Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Summit St
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Grades: PK-6
| 208 students
Rank: #77.
Lena-winslow High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
516 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #88.
Dakota Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #99.
Orangeville Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Orange St
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4289
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4289
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Rank: #1010.
Pearl City High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 S Summit St
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #1111.
Center Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 E Illinois St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students
Rank: #1212.
Orangeville High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 S Orange St
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4289
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4289
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #1313.
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1386 Kiwanis Dr
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0610
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0610
Grades: K-6
| 337 students
Rank: #1414.
Blackhawk Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S Blackhawk Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Grades: PK-4
| 280 students
Rank: #1515.
Freeport High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Moseley St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,155 students
Rank: #1616.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1717 W Eby St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0340
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0340
Grades: 5-6
| 437 students
Rank: #1717.
Empire Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Grades: PK-4
| 407 students
Rank: #1818.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Laurel St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Grades: PK-4
| 320 students
Rank: #1919.
Freeport Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Grades: 7-8
| 479 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career & Tech Educ Consortium
Vocational School
2037 W Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Freeport Alternative High School
Alternative School
1330 S Locust Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rap Freeport
Alternative School
27 S State Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-1408
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-1408
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Stephenson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Banks-bergagna Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 West Exchange St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Career & Technical Education Consolidated High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2037 West Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
511 South Liberty Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Grades: PK
| n/a students
806 E Stephenson St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
501 School St
Winslow, IL 61089
(815) 367-2045
Winslow, IL 61089
(815) 367-2045
Grades: PK-K
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stephenson County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Stephenson County, IL include Lena-winslow Jr High School, Pearl City Jr High School and Lena-winslow Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stephenson County?
22 public schools are located in Stephenson County.
What percentage of students in Stephenson County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Stephenson County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stephenson County?
Stephenson County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Stephenson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stephenson County include: Center Elementary School vs. Empire Elementary School, Empire Elementary School vs. Center Elementary School, Center Elementary School vs. Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
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