For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 991 students in Byron, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Byron, IL are Mary Morgan Elementary School and Byron Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Byron, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Byron have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Byron, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Byron, IL include Mary Morgan Elementary School and Byron Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Byron?
2 public elementary schools are located in Byron.
What is the racial composition of students in Byron?
Byron public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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