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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Winnebago County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 92 public schools serving 43,614 students in Winnebago County, IL (there are 30 private schools, serving 6,396 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Winnebago County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Winnebago County, IL are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall School and Prairie Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnebago County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Winnebago County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Winnebago County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4704 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3370
Gr: 1-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Thurgood Marshall School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14714 Willowbrook Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3301
Gr: PK-4 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Willowbrook Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6605 Prairie Hill Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3957
Gr: 5-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Summit Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(779) 771-6392
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #66.
Stone Creek School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11633 S Gate Rd
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Gr: 2-3 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Roscoe Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6121 Elevator Rd
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Stephen Mack Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11810 Old River Rd
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2611
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Pecatonica High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Kinnikinnick School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5410 Pine Ln
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Gr: 4-5 | 350 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Hononegah Chd High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
307 Salem St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5008
Gr: 9-12 | 1,814 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Durand Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Shirland C C School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8020 North St
Shirland, IL 61079
(815) 629-2000
Gr: K-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Whitman Post Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1060 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Gr: 3-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Pecatonica Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
721 Reed St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
Winnebago Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
407 N Elida St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2364
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1818.
Olson Park Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1414 Minahan Dr
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4504
Gr: 1-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
Dolan Ctr Maryville Farm Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10104 Farm School Rd
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 599-3975
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2020.
Winnebago High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
Jean Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
304 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-1607
Gr: 3-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Durand Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Gr: 7-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1750 Madron Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2492
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2525.
Ralston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
710 Ralston Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4505
Gr: 1-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2626.
Blackhawk Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
840 Blackhawk Blvd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-4001
Gr: 5-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2727.
Durand High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2828.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5222 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4960
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2929.
Auburn High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5110 Auburn St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,957 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3030.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6754 Armer Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 332-4938
Gr: K-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3131.
Summit Academy Alop
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3232.
Harlem Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
735 Windsor Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4510
Gr: 6-8 | 1,330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3333.
Loves Park Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
344 Grand Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4501
Gr: 1-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3434.
Haskell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Maple St
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3355
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3535.
Machesney Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8615 N 2nd St
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4509
Gr: 1-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Winnebago County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Winnebago County, IL include Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall School and Prairie Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Winnebago County?
90 public schools are located in Winnebago County.
What percentage of students in Winnebago County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Winnebago County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago County?
Winnebago County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Winnebago County are often viewed compared to one another?

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