For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,768 students in Waterloo, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 519 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Waterloo, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Waterloo, IL are Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Rogers Elementary School and Gardner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waterloo, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe/randolph Red Brick School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
107 E Mill St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 473-2222
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 473-2222
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Rogers Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Rogers St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3454
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3454
Grades: 2-3
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Gardner Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Ed Gardner Pl
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3060
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3060
Grades: 4-5
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Waterloo Junior High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Bellefontaine Dr
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3457
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3457
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #55.
Waterloo High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E Bulldog
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Grades: 9-12
| 895 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Hamacher St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3458
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3458
Grades: PK-1
| 488 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waterloo, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Waterloo, IL include Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Rogers Elementary School and Gardner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waterloo?
6 public schools are located in Waterloo.
What percentage of students in Waterloo go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Waterloo are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?
Waterloo public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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