For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,459 students in Byron, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Byron, IL are Mary Morgan Elementary School, Byron Middle School and Byron High School 9-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Byron, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Byron have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Byron, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Morgan Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
420 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Byron Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #33.
Byron High School 9-12
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
696 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocec Life Skills
Special Education School
417 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-2722
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-2722
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Byron, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Byron, IL include Mary Morgan Elementary School, Byron Middle School and Byron High School 9-12.
How many public schools are located in Byron?
4 public schools are located in Byron.
What is the racial composition of students in Byron?
Byron public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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