For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,268 students in Winnebago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Winnebago, IL are Winnebago Middle School, Jean Mcnair Elementary School and Winnebago High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnebago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Winnebago have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winnebago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winnebago Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 N Elida St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2364
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2364
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Jean Mcnair Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-1607
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-1607
Grades: 3-5
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Winnebago High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
Rank: n/an/a
309 S Benton St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2318
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2318
Grades: PK-2
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Winnebago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Winnebago, IL include Winnebago Middle School, Jean Mcnair Elementary School and Winnebago High School.
How many public schools are located in Winnebago?
4 public schools are located in Winnebago.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago?
Winnebago public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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