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Best Schools in Montgomery, IL
Montgomery, IL has 29 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 15 elementary) serving 31,814 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Montgomery meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montgomery, IL
The top high schools in Montgomery, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oswego East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 308 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2836 Students
2. Yorkville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yorkville Cusd 115 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2118 Students
3. Kaneland Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
4. Oswego High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 308 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2901 Students
5. West Aurora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora West Usd 129 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3818 Students
6. East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora East Usd 131 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4197 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montgomery, IL
The top middle schools in Montgomery, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kaneland Harter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
2. Traughber Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 308 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1135 Students
3. Yorkville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yorkville Cusd 115 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1105 Students
4. Plank Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 308 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
5. Thompson Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 308 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
6. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora West Usd 129 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
7. Henry W Cowherd Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora East Usd 131 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
8. K D Waldo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora East Usd 131 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 846 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montgomery, IL
The top elementary schools in Montgomery, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fox Chase Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 308 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 634 Students
2. Bristol Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yorkville Cusd 115 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 206 Students
3. Bristol Bay Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yorkville Cusd 115 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 683 Students
4. Kaneland Mcdole Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
5. Hunt Club Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 308 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students
6. Autumn Creek Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yorkville Cusd 115 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 569 Students
7. Lakewood Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 308 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 762 Students
8. Freeman Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora West Usd 129 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
9. Nicholson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora West Usd 129 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 309 Students
10. Boulder Hill Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 308 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 490 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montgomery, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montgomery, IL has a total population of 21,764 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montgomery, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montgomery, IL
How many schools are in Montgomery, IL?
Montgomery, IL has 29 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 31,814 students in total.
How do schools in Montgomery perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Montgomery score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Montgomery meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montgomery?
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: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Montgomery
5 of 5 schools in Montgomery carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 3D: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Montgomery. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.