For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 892 students in Aledo, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Aledo, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Aledo, IL are Mercer County High School, Mercer County Intermediate School and Apollo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aledo, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Aledo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Aledo, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S College Ave
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2223
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2223
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Mercer County Intermediate School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Sw 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Grades: 5-6
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Apollo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Sw 9th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-5350
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-5350
Grades: PK-4
| 313 students
Aledo, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 S W 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Aledo, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Aledo, IL include Mercer County High School, Mercer County Intermediate School and Apollo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Aledo, IL?
3 public schools are located in Aledo, IL.
What percentage of students in Aledo, IL go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Aledo, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Aledo, IL?
Aledo, IL public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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