Best Schools in Ottawa, IL
Ottawa, IL has a total of 28 schools including 10 high schools, 12 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 7,864 students attend Ottawa, IL schools. On average, schools in Ottawa score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ottawa meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Ottawa, IL
Ottawa, IL has 10 high schools with 3,996 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ottawa score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ottawa don't meet expectations.
1. Indian Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 256 Students
2. Newark Comm High School
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Newark Chsd 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
3. Leland High School
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Leland Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
4. La Salle-peru Twp High School
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La Salle-peru Twp Hsd 120 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1198 Students
5. Ottawa Township High School
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Ottawa Twp Hsd 140 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
6. Earlville Jr/sr High School
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Earlville Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students
7. Serena High School
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Serena Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ottawa, IL
Ottawa, IL has 12 middle schools with 2,355 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ottawa score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ottawa don't meet expectations.
1. Millbrook Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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Newark Ccsd 66 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 124 Students
2. Serena Middle School
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Serena Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 186 Students
3. Shepherd Middle School
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Ottawa Esd 141 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 389 Students
4. Indian Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
5. Central Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ottawa Esd 141 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 343 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ottawa, IL
Ottawa, IL has 6 elementary schools with 1,513 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ottawa score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ottawa meet expectations.
1. Indian Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 249 Students
2. Mckinley Elem School
SchoolGrade
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Ottawa Esd 141 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 380 Students
3. Waltham Elementary School
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Waltham Ccsd 185 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 224 Students
4. Grand Ridge School
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Grand Ridge Ccsd 95 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 204 Students
5. Harding Grade School
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Serena Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 140 Students
6. Rutland Elem School
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Rutland Ccsd 230 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 63 Students
7. Wallace Elem School
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Wallace Ccsd 195 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 396 Students
8. Newark Elem School
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Newark Ccsd 66 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 111 Students
9. Deer Park C C Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Deer Park Ccsd 82 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 47 Students
10. Jefferson Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Ottawa Esd 141 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 292 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.
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