For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 5,654 students in Ogle County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ogle County, IL are Mary Morgan Elementary School, Creston Elementary School and Kings Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ogle County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ogle County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ogle County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Morgan Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
420 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Creston Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 W South St
Creston, IL 60113
(815) 384-3920
Creston, IL 60113
(815) 384-3920
Grades: K-8
| 80 students
Rank: #33.
Kings Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 1st St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Grades: K-8
| 76 students
Rank: #44.
Byron Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Aplington Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 E Mason St
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-2519
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-2519
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
Rank: #66.
Centennial Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 S Pleasant Ave
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3811
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3811
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #77.
Meridian Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 W Main St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: #88.
Forreston Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2301
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2301
Grades: 1-5
| 252 students
Rank: #99.
Forreston Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Grades: 6-12
| 407 students
Rank: #1010.
Oregon Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 Jefferson St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 769 students
Rank: #1111.
Monroe Center Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17500 Hwy 72
Monroe Center, IL 61052
(815) 645-2230
Monroe Center, IL 61052
(815) 645-2230
Grades: 3-5
| 309 students
Rank: #1212.
Eswood C C Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 Main St
Lindenwood, IL 61049
(815) 393-4477
Lindenwood, IL 61049
(815) 393-4477
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Rank: #1313.
Tilton Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 N 9th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-6665
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-6665
Grades: 4-5
| 308 students
Rank: #1414.
Chana Educ Center/rock River
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 Main St
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1515.
Rochelle Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 School Ave
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 20th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Grades: PK-1
| 495 students
Rank: #1717.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
444 N 8th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-8251
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-8251
Grades: 2-3
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
410 S Hickory St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Grades: PK-2
| 377 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rock River Challenge
Alternative School
204 Main St
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Ogle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 S Fletcher St
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 734-4810
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 734-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
105 W Brayton Rd
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 732-5300
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 732-5300
Grades: 7-8
| 210 students
Po B0x 665
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2195
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2195
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
Po Box 276
Leaf River, IL 61047
(815) 738-2226
Leaf River, IL 61047
(815) 738-2226
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
1033 N 2nd St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
1100 Jefferson St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-2911
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-2911
Grades: PK-2
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ogle County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ogle County, IL include Mary Morgan Elementary School, Creston Elementary School and Kings Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ogle County?
19 public elementary schools are located in Ogle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ogle County?
Ogle County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ogle County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ogle County include: Tilton Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Tilton Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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