Best Schools in Nelson, IL
Nelson, IL has 17 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,223 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Nelson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nelson, IL
The top high schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stockton Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockton Cusd 206 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 174 Students
2. Sterling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students
3. Rock Falls Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Falls Twp Hsd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students
4. Dixon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 805 Students
5. 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 Nelson, IL
The top middle schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reagan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students
2. Challand Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
3. West Carroll Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Carroll Cusd 314 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 193 Students
4. Stockton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockton Cusd 206 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 233 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nelson, IL
The top elementary schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stockton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockton Cusd 206 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
2. East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students
3. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 340 Students
4. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 310 Students
5. Madison School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 376 Students
6. West Carroll Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Carroll Cusd 314 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
7. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 444 Students
8. Franklin Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 414 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nelson, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nelson, IL has a total population of 800 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nelson, 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 Nelson, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nelson, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nelson, 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 Nelson, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nelson, IL
How many schools are in Nelson, IL?
Nelson, IL has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,223 students in total.
How do schools in Nelson perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Nelson score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Nelson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nelson?
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: 40%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations