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Best Jo Daviess County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 3,050 students in Jo Daviess County, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 193 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Jo Daviess County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jo Daviess County, IL are East Dubuque Jr High School, Warren Elementary School and Stockton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jo Daviess County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Jo Daviess County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jo Daviess County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Dubuque Jr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Parklane Dr
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
Gr: 7-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
311 S Water St
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2653
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Stockton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Galena Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Gr: PK-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Stockton Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Scales Mound Jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Scales Mound High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
River Ridge Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
East Dubuque Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 N School Rd
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3117
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Galena High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1206 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Warren Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
311 S Water St
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Gr: 6-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
East Dubuque High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Parklane Dr
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Stockton Sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
540 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3323
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
River Ridge High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Scales Mound Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1717.
Northwest Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 N West St
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1947
Rank: n/an/a
Jo Daviess Carroll Cte Academy
Vocational School
950 Us Highway 20 W
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rap Elizabeth
Alternative School
950 Us Highway 20 W
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1408
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jo Daviess County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Jo Daviess County, IL include East Dubuque Jr High School, Warren Elementary School and Stockton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jo Daviess County?
19 public schools are located in Jo Daviess County.
What percentage of students in Jo Daviess County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Jo Daviess County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jo Daviess County?
Jo Daviess County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jo Daviess County are often viewed compared to one another?

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