Best Schools in Stephenson County, IL
Stephenson County, IL has 37 public schools (11 high, 8 middle, 18 elementary) serving 10,407 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Stephenson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Stephenson County, IL
The top high schools in Stephenson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lena-winslow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lena Winslow Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 246 Students
2. Orangeville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeville Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
3. Pecatonica High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pecatonica Cusd 321 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
4. Eastland Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastland Cusd 308 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 337 Students
5. Warren Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren Cusd 205 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 203 Students
6. Dakota Jr Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dakota Cusd 201 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 365 Students
7. Winnebago High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnebago Cusd 323 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 412 Students
8. Pearl City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl City Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 137 Students
9. Durand High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durand Cusd 322 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students
10. 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 Stephenson County, IL
The top middle schools in Stephenson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lena-winslow Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lena Winslow Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
2. Winnebago Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnebago Cusd 323 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
3. Pecatonica Comm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pecatonica Cusd 321 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 285 Students
4. Orangeville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeville Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
5. Durand Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durand Cusd 322 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 79 Students
6. Pearl City Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pearl City Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 81 Students
7. Freeport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Sd 145 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 485 Students
8. Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Sd 145 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 397 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stephenson County, IL
The top elementary schools in Stephenson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warren Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren Cusd 205 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 194 Students
2. Forreston Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 244 Students
3. Eastland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastland Cusd 308 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students
4. Lena-winslow Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lena Winslow Cusd 202 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
5. Durand Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durand Cusd 322 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 265 Students
6. Pecatonica Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pecatonica Cusd 321 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 322 Students
7. Orangeville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangeville Cusd 203 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
8. Center Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeport Sd 145 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 248 Students
9. Jean Mcnair Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnebago Cusd 323 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 275 Students
10. Dakota Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dakota Cusd 201 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 391 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stephenson County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stephenson County, IL has a total population of 44,630 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stephenson County, 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 Stephenson County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stephenson County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stephenson County, 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 Stephenson County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Stephenson County, IL
How many schools are in Stephenson County, IL?
Stephenson County, IL has 37 public schools: 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 10,407 students in total.
How do schools in Stephenson County perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in Stephenson County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Stephenson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Stephenson County?
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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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Stephenson County
6 places in Stephenson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Freeport (8)
- Lena (3)
- Orangeville (3)
- Pearl City (3)
- Dakota (2)
- German Valley (1)
School districts (4)
- Freeport SD 145 (8 schools)
- Lena Winslow CUSD 202 (3 schools)
- Orangeville CUSD 203 (3 schools)
- Pearl City CUSD 200 (3 schools)