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Best Schools in Byron, IL
Byron, IL has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,150 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Byron greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Byron, IL
The top high schools in Byron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Byron High School 9-12
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byron Cusd 226 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
2. Oregon Jr/sr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Oregon Cusd 220 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 663 Students
3. Forreston Jr/sr High Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 427 Students
4. Stillman Valley High School
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Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students
Best Middle Schools in Byron, IL
The top middle schools in Byron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Byron Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byron Cusd 226 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students
2. Meridian Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Byron, IL
The top elementary schools in Byron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mary Morgan Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byron Cusd 226 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
2. Forreston Grade School
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Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 244 Students
3. Oregon Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Oregon Cusd 220 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 776 Students
4. Monroe Center Grade School
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Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 324 Students
5. Highland Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 361 Students
6. German Valley Grade School
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Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 81 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Byron, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Byron, IL has a total population of 7,332 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Byron, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Byron, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Byron, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Byron, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Byron, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Byron, IL
How many schools are in Byron, IL?
Byron, IL has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,150 students in total.
How do schools in Byron perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Byron score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Byron greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Byron?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Byron
3 of 3 schools in Byron carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Byron. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.