For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,436 students in Dixon, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 524 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Dixon, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dixon, IL are Madison School, Reagan Middle School and Dixon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Dixon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dixon, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
618 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9662
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9662
Gr: 4-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Reagan Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 253-4966
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 253-4966
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Dixon High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lincoln Statue Dr
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 453-4966
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 453-4966
Gr: 9-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 4th Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9661
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9661
Gr: 2-3 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Cty Sped-life Skills (2-5 Gra
Special Education School
620 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Cty Sped-life Skills (6-8 Gra
Special Education School
620 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Cty Sped-life Skills (9-12 Gr
Special Education School
300 Lincoln Statue Dr
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Cty Sped-transitions
Special Education School
300 Lincoln Statue Dr
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Rank: n/an/a
703 E Morgan St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9660
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9660
Gr: PK-1 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dixon, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Dixon, IL include Madison School, Reagan Middle School and Dixon High School.
How many public schools are located in Dixon?
10 public schools are located in Dixon.
What percentage of students in Dixon go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Dixon are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon?
Dixon public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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