For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 2,552 students in Ogle County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ogle County, IL are Creston Elementary School, Kings Elementary School and Forreston Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ogle County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Ogle County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ogle County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creston Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 W South St
Creston, IL 60113
(815) 384-3920
Creston, IL 60113
(815) 384-3920
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Kings Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 1st St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Forreston Jr/sr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Byron Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Aplington Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 E Mason St
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-2519
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-2519
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Meridian Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 W Main St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Eswood C C Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 Main St
Lindenwood, IL 61049
(815) 393-4477
Lindenwood, IL 61049
(815) 393-4477
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Oregon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 S 10th St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Gr: 7-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Chana Educ Center/rock River
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 Main St
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 234-2722
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 234-2722
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1010.
Rochelle Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 School Ave
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Rock River Challenge
Alternative School
204 Main St
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 234-2722
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 234-2722
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ogle County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ogle County, IL include Creston Elementary School, Kings Elementary School and Forreston Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ogle County?
11 public middle schools are located in Ogle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ogle County?
Ogle County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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