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Byron CUSD 226 School District

696 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010-1439
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Byron CUSD 226 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,461 students in Byron CUSD 226 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Byron CUSD 226 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,461 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Byron CUSD 226 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#185 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
36%
27%
43%
30%
75%
50%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
9%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
86%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,383 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 112% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,327 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,383
$22,455
Spending / Student
$22,327
$21,692

Best Byron CUSD 226 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
420 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Byron High School 9-12
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
696 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Byron Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
325 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Byron CUSD 226 School District?
Byron CUSD 226 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,461 students.
What is the rank of Byron CUSD 226 School District?
Byron CUSD 226 School District is ranked #193 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Byron CUSD 226 School District?
86% of Byron CUSD 226 School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Byron CUSD 226 School District?
Byron CUSD 226 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Byron CUSD 226 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,327 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,461 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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