Best Schools in Jo Daviess County, IL
Jo Daviess County, IL has 26 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,250 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Jo Daviess County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jo Daviess County, IL
The top high schools in Jo Daviess County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lena-winslow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lena Winslow Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 246 Students
2. Warren Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren Cusd 205 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 203 Students
3. East Dubuque High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Dubuque Usd 119 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
4. Scales Mound High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scales Mound Cusd 211 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
5. Galena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galena Usd 120 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
6. Pearl City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl City Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 137 Students
7. Stockton Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockton Cusd 206 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 174 Students
8. River Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Ridge Cusd 210 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students
9. West Carroll High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Carroll Cusd 314 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jo Daviess County, IL
The top middle schools in Jo Daviess County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Ridge Cusd 210 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 105 Students
2. East Dubuque Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Dubuque Usd 119 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 89 Students
3. Lena-winslow Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lena Winslow Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
4. Scales Mound Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scales Mound Cusd 211 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 61 Students
5. Pearl City Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl City Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 81 Students
6. West Carroll Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Carroll Cusd 314 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 193 Students
7. Galena Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galena Usd 120 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 259 Students
8. Stockton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockton Cusd 206 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 233 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jo Daviess County, IL
The top elementary schools in Jo Daviess County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warren Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren Cusd 205 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 194 Students
2. East Dubuque Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Dubuque Usd 119 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 348 Students
3. Stockton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockton Cusd 206 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
4. Scales Mound Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scales Mound Cusd 211 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 127 Students
5. Lena-winslow Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lena Winslow Cusd 202 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
6. River Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Ridge Cusd 210 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students
7. Galena Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galena Usd 120 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 316 Students
8. Pearl City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl City Cusd 200 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
9. West Carroll Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Carroll Cusd 314 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jo Daviess County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jo Daviess County, IL has a total population of 22,035 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jo Daviess County, 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 Jo Daviess County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jo Daviess County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jo Daviess County, 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 Jo Daviess County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jo Daviess County, IL
How many schools are in Jo Daviess County, IL?
Jo Daviess County, IL has 26 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,250 students in total.
How do schools in Jo Daviess County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Jo Daviess County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Jo Daviess County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jo Daviess County?
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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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jo Daviess County
6 places in Jo Daviess County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- East Dubuque (3)
- Galena (3)
- Hanover (3)
- Scales Mound (3)
- Stockton (2)
- Warren (2)
School districts (4)
- East Dubuque USD 119 (3 schools)
- Galena USD 120 (3 schools)
- River Ridge CUSD 210 (3 schools)
- Scales Mound CUSD 211 (3 schools)