Best Schools in Penrose, IL
Penrose, IL has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,510 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Penrose greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Penrose, IL
The top high schools in Penrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chadwick-milledgeville Jr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadwick-milledgeville Cusd 399 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Polo Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
3. Sterling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students
Best Middle Schools in Penrose, IL
The top middle schools in Penrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aplington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 115 Students
2. Challand Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Penrose, IL
The top elementary schools in Penrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
2. Chadwick-milledgeville Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadwick-milledgeville Cusd 399 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
3. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 340 Students
4. Franklin Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 414 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Penrose, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Penrose, IL has a total population of 524 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Penrose, 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 Penrose, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Penrose, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Penrose, 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 Penrose, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Penrose, IL
How many schools are in Penrose, IL?
Penrose, IL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,510 students in total.
How do schools in Penrose perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Penrose score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Penrose greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Penrose?
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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