For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 217 students in Onarga, IL (there are , serving 53 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Onarga, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in Onarga, IL is Iroquois West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onarga, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Onarga have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Onarga, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iroquois West Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 N Evergreen St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-4355
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-4355
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
Onarga, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nexus Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
206 E Lincoln
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7408
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7408
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Onarga, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Onarga, IL include Iroquois West Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Onarga?
1 public schools are located in Onarga.
What percentage of students in Onarga go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Onarga are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Onarga?
Onarga public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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