For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,035 students in Belvidere, IL (there are , serving 417 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Belvidere, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Belvidere, IL are Seth Whitman Elementary School, Everest High School and Belvidere North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belvidere, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Belvidere have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belvidere, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seth Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8989 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3357
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3357
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Everest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Belvidere North High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9393 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2636
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2636
Gr: 9-12 | 1,408 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Belvidere Central Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8787 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-0190
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-0190
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Bonus Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
633 W Perry St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9274
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9274
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Meehan Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-3546
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-3546
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Belvidere South Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
919 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-4175
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-4175
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Belvidere High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-6345
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-6345
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Washington Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1031 5th Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Belvidere, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Boone County Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Gr: PK
Reg'l Learning Center Star Boone (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 9-12
Regl Learning Academy Star Boone (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belvidere, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Belvidere, IL include Seth Whitman Elementary School, Everest High School and Belvidere North High School.
How many public schools are located in Belvidere?
10 public schools are located in Belvidere.
What percentage of students in Belvidere go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Belvidere are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belvidere?
Belvidere public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Belvidere are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Belvidere include: Belvidere South Middle School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Belvidere High School vs. Belvidere North High School, Belvidere North High School vs. Belvidere High School
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