Best Schools in Lee County, IL
Lee County, IL has 47 public schools (13 high, 9 middle, 25 elementary) serving 14,472 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Lee County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lee County, IL
The top high schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bureau Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bureau Valley Cusd 340 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 317 Students
2. Ashton-franklin Center Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashton-franklin Center Cusd 275 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 219 Students
3. Polo Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
4. Sterling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students
5. Rock Falls Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Falls Twp Hsd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students
6. Rochelle Twp High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochelle Twp Hsd 212 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
7. Mendota Twp High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Twp Hsd 280 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
8. Dixon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 805 Students
9. Earlville Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earlville Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students
10. Indian Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 256 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lee County, IL
The top middle schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bureau Valley Elem And Jh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bureau Valley Cusd 340 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 298 Students
2. Paw Paw Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paw Paw Cusd 271 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 34 Students
3. Northbrook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 508 Students
4. Reagan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students
5. Indian Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
6. Amboy Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amboy Cusd 272 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 210 Students
7. Aplington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 115 Students
8. Rochelle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochelle Ccsd 231 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 474 Students
9. Challand Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lee County, IL
The top elementary schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 249 Students
2. Centennial Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
3. Creston Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Ccsd 161 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 94 Students
4. Amboy Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amboy Cusd 272 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 285 Students
5. Steward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steward Esd 220 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 70 Students
6. East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students
7. Bureau Valley North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bureau Valley Cusd 340 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 192 Students
8. Paw Paw Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paw Paw Cusd 271 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 80 Students
9. Ohio Com Cons Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ohio Ccsd 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 76 Students
10. Montmorency Ccsd #145
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montmorency Ccsd 145 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 210 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lee County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lee County, IL has a total population of 34,145 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lee 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 Lee County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lee County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lee 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 Lee County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lee County, IL
How many schools are in Lee County, IL?
Lee County, IL has 47 public schools: 13 high schools, 9 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 14,472 students in total.
How do schools in Lee County perform on state tests?
On average, 47 schools in Lee County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Lee County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lee 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Lee County
6 places in Lee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (2)
- Dixon USD 170 (5 schools)
- Amboy CUSD 272 (3 schools)