Best Schools in Ogle County, IL
Ogle County, IL has 35 public schools (10 high, 5 middle, 20 elementary) serving 12,633 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Ogle County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ogle County, IL
The top high schools in Ogle County, 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. Eastland Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastland Cusd 308 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 337 Students
3. Oregon Jr/sr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Oregon Cusd 220 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 663 Students
4. Ashton-franklin Center Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashton-franklin Center Cusd 275 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 219 Students
5. Forreston Jr/sr High Sch
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 427 Students
6. Stillman Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students
7. Polo Comm High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
8. Rochelle Twp High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rochelle Twp Hsd 212 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
9. Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha Cusd 426 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 213 Students
10. Dixon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 805 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ogle County, IL
The top middle schools in Ogle County, 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
3. Reagan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students
4. Aplington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 115 Students
5. Rochelle Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochelle Ccsd 231 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 474 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ogle County, IL
The top elementary schools in Ogle County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eswood C C Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eswood Ccsd 269 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 70 Students
2. Mary Morgan Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byron Cusd 226 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
3. Forreston Grade School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 244 Students
4. Eastland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastland Cusd 308 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students
5. Centennial Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
6. Creston Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Creston Ccsd 161 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 94 Students
7. Kings Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kings Cons Sd 144 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 86 Students
8. Oregon Elem Sch
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oregon Cusd 220 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 776 Students
9. Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha Cusd 426 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
10. Monroe Center Grade School
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Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 324 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ogle County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ogle County, IL has a total population of 51,788 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ogle 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 Ogle County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ogle County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ogle 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 Ogle County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ogle County, IL
How many schools are in Ogle County, IL?
Ogle County, IL has 35 public schools: 10 high schools, 5 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 12,633 students in total.
How do schools in Ogle County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Ogle County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Ogle County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ogle 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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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ogle County
9 places in Ogle County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Rochelle (5)
- Polo (3)
- Stillman Valley (3)
- Byron (2)
- Forreston (2)
- Oregon (2)
- Creston (1)
- Lindenwood (1)
- Monroe Center (1)
School districts (5)
- Meridian CUSD 223 (4 schools)
- Rochelle CCSD 231 (4 schools)
- Byron CUSD 226 (3 schools)
- Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 (3 schools)
- Polo CUSD 222 (3 schools)