For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 3,136 students in Jo Daviess County, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 193 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Jo Daviess County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Jo Daviess County, IL are Stockton Elementary School, East Dubuque Jr High School and Warren Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jo Daviess County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Jo Daviess County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jo Daviess County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stockton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
236 N Pearl St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3321
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3321
Grades: PK-4
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
East Dubuque Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Parklane Dr
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
Grades: 7-8
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 S Water St
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2653
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2653
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Rank: #44.
Scales Mound Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Rank: #55.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #66.
Galena Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Grades: 5-8
| 304 students
Rank: #77.
River Ridge High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Rank: #88.
Stockton Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Grades: 4-8
| 241 students
Rank: #99.
Galena High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1206 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #1010.
Warren Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 S Water St
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Grades: 6-12
| 207 students
Rank: #1111.
Galena Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 Kelly Ln
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2200
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 303 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
East Dubuque High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Parklane Dr
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Scales Mound High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1414.
East Dubuque Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 N School Rd
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3117
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3117
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #1515.
River Ridge Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Grades: 6-8
| 107 students
Rank: #1616.
Stockton Sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3323
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3323
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #1717.
Northwest Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N West St
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1947
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1947
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #1818.
Scales Mound Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jo Daviess Carroll Cte Academy
Vocational School
950 Us Highway 20 W
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rap Elizabeth
Alternative School
950 Us Highway 20 W
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1408
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1408
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Jo Daviess County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 West Hickory St
Apple River, IL 61001
(815) 594-2210
Apple River, IL 61001
(815) 594-2210
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
300 N West St
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2219
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2219
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Jo Daviess-carrol Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
950 Us Hwy 20 West
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Northwest Academy Program (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
310 N West St
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1947
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1947
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
Rap High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 North Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 858-2203
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 858-2203
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
311 S Water
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jo Daviess County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Jo Daviess County, IL include Stockton Elementary School, East Dubuque Jr High School and Warren Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jo Daviess County, IL?
20 public schools are located in Jo Daviess County, IL.
What percentage of students in Jo Daviess County, IL go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Jo Daviess County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jo Daviess County, IL?
Jo Daviess County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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