For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,048 students in Boone County, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 389 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Boone County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, IL are Belvidere North High School, Seth Whitman Elementary School and Manchester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Boone County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belvidere North High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9393 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2636
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2636
Grades: 9-12
| 1,434 students
Rank: #22.
Seth Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8989 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3357
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3357
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3501 Blaine Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-2826
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-2826
Grades: K-4
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Poplar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 N State St
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3113
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3113
Grades: K-4
| 234 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
North Boone Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17641 Poplar Grove Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9274
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9274
Grades: 7-8
| 238 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2311 Randolph St
Caledonia, IL 61011
(815) 547-1977
Caledonia, IL 61011
(815) 547-1977
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
North Boone High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17823 Poplar Grove Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3311
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #99.
Belvidere High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-6345
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-6345
Grades: 9-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Bonus Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #1212.
Belvidere Central Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8787 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-0190
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-0190
Grades: 6-8
| 910 students
Rank: #1313.
North Boone Upper Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6200 N Boone School Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9006
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9006
Grades: 5-6
| 240 students
Rank: #1414.
Capron Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Wooster St
Capron, IL 61012
(815) 569-2314
Capron, IL 61012
(815) 569-2314
Grades: PK-4
| 171 students
Rank: #1515.
Meehan Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-3546
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-3546
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #1616.
Washington Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1031 5th Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #1717.
Belvidere South Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
919 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-4175
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-4175
Grades: 6-8
| 793 students
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Boone County Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Grades: PK
| n/a students
7133 Garden Prairie Rd
Garden Prairie, IL 61038
(815) 597-1501
Garden Prairie, IL 61038
(815) 597-1501
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Reg'l Learning Center Star Boone (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Regl Learning Academy Star Boone (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Boone County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Boone County, IL include Belvidere North High School, Seth Whitman Elementary School and Manchester Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Boone County, IL?
17 public schools are located in Boone County, IL.
What percentage of students in Boone County, IL go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Boone County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County, IL?
Boone County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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