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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Ogle County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 8,357 students in Ogle County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 169 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Ogle County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ogle County, IL are Creston Elementary School, Mary Morgan Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ogle County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Ogle County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ogle County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creston Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
202 W South St
Creston, IL 60113
(815) 384-3920
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
308 S Pleasant Ave
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3811
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Forreston Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2301
Gr: 1-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Kings Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 1st St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Oregon Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1150 Jefferson St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Forreston Jr/sr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
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%
Rank: #1010.
Aplington Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
610 E Mason St
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-2519
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Stillman Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 S Pine St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Meridian Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
207 W Main St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Monroe Center Grade School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17500 Hwy 72
Monroe Center, IL 61052
(815) 645-2230
Gr: 3-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Eswood C C Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
304 Main St
Lindenwood, IL 61049
(815) 393-4477
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1515.
Polo Comm High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 S Union Ave
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3314
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Oregon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 S 10th St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Gr: 7-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
Chana Educ Center/rock River
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
204 Main St
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 234-2722
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1818.
Rochelle Twp High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Flagg Rd
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4161
Gr: 9-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Rochelle Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 School Ave
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2020.
Tilton Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 N 9th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-6665
Gr: 4-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2121.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 20th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Gr: PK-1 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2222.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 N 9th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-8251
Gr: 2-3 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
German Valley Grade School
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 362-2279
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Elementary School
410 S Hickory St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Gr: PK-2 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Ocec Life Skills
Special Education School
417 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-2722
Rank: n/an/a
Rochelle Focus House
Alternative School
3279 S Il Route 251
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-5881
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rock River Challenge
Alternative School
204 Main St
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 234-2722
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ogle County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Ogle County, IL include Creston Elementary School, Mary Morgan Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ogle County?
27 public schools are located in Ogle County.
What percentage of students in Ogle County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Ogle County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ogle County?
Ogle County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ogle County are often viewed compared to one another?

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