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Best Schools in Polo, IL
Polo, IL has 16 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,415 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Polo greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Polo, IL
The top high schools in Polo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastland Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastland Cusd 308 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 337 Students
2. Chadwick-milledgeville Jr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadwick-milledgeville Cusd 399 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 190 Students
3. Oregon Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oregon Cusd 220 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 663 Students
4. Forreston Jr/sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 427 Students
5. Polo Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
6. Sterling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polo, IL
The top middle schools in Polo, 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 Polo, IL
The top elementary schools in Polo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forreston Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 244 Students
2. Eastland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastland Cusd 308 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students
3. Centennial Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
4. Chadwick-milledgeville Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadwick-milledgeville Cusd 399 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
5. Oregon Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oregon Cusd 220 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 776 Students
6. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 340 Students
7. German Valley Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 81 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 Polo, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polo, IL has a total population of 3,085 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polo, 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 Polo, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polo, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polo, 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 Polo, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Polo, IL
How many schools are in Polo, IL?
Polo, IL has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,415 students in total.
How do schools in Polo perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Polo score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Polo greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Polo?
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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Every school in Polo
3 of 3 schools in Polo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Polo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.