Best Schools in Seward, IL
Seward, IL has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,936 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Seward greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Seward, IL
The top high schools in Seward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pecatonica High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pecatonica Cusd 321 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
2. Winnebago High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnebago Cusd 323 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 412 Students
3. Forreston Jr/sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 427 Students
Best Middle Schools in Seward, IL
The top middle schools in Seward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winnebago Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnebago Cusd 323 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
2. Pecatonica Comm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pecatonica Cusd 321 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 285 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Seward, IL
The top elementary schools in Seward, 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. Pecatonica Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pecatonica Cusd 321 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 322 Students
3. Jean Mcnair Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnebago Cusd 323 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 275 Students
4. German Valley Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 81 Students
5. Dorothy Simon Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnebago Cusd 323 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 302 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Seward, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Seward, IL has a total population of 260 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Seward, 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 Seward, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Seward, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Seward, 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 Seward, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Seward, IL
How many schools are in Seward, IL?
Seward, IL has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,936 students in total.
How do schools in Seward perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Seward score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Seward greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Seward?
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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