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Best Schools in Ottawa, IL
Ottawa, IL has 20 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,807 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Ottawa greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ottawa, IL
The top high schools in Ottawa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leland Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
2. La Salle-peru Twp High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Salle-peru Twp Hsd 120 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1198 Students
3. Serena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Serena Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
4. Ottawa Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa Twp Hsd 140 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ottawa, IL
The top middle schools in Ottawa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Serena Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Serena Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 186 Students
2. Central Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa Esd 141 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 343 Students
3. Shepherd Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa Esd 141 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 389 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ottawa, IL
The top elementary schools in Ottawa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rutland Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rutland Ccsd 230 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 63 Students
2. Mckinley Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa Esd 141 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 380 Students
3. Deer Park C C Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Park Ccsd 82 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 47 Students
4. Wallace Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallace Ccsd 195 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 396 Students
5. Waltham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham Ccsd 185 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students
6. Harding Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Serena Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 140 Students
7. Grand Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Ridge Ccsd 95 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 204 Students
8. Leland Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leland Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 173 Students
9. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa Esd 141 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 292 Students
10. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa Esd 141 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 341 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ottawa, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ottawa, IL has a total population of 21,841 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ottawa, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ottawa, IL
How many schools are in Ottawa, IL?
Ottawa, IL has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,807 students in total.
How do schools in Ottawa perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Ottawa score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Ottawa greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ottawa?
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: 18%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Ottawa
9 of 9 schools in Ottawa carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2C: 5
All 9 public schools we grade in Ottawa. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Deer Park C C Elem School
- Jefferson Elem School
- Lincoln Elem School
- Mckinley Elem School
- Rutland Elem School
- Wallace Elem School
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.