For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,105 students in Belvidere, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 389 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Belvidere, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Belvidere, IL are Belvidere North High School, Seth Whitman Elementary School and Everest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belvidere, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Belvidere have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belvidere, IL (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.
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
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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
Belvidere, Illinois 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
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 Belvidere, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Belvidere, IL include Belvidere North High School, Seth Whitman Elementary School and Everest High School.
How many public schools are located in Belvidere, IL?
10 public schools are located in Belvidere, IL.
What percentage of students in Belvidere, IL go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Belvidere, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belvidere, IL?
Belvidere, IL public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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