For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,716 students in Dixon, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dixon, IL are Madison School, Reagan Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dixon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Dixon, IL (2025-26)
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 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
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 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
703 E Morgan St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9660
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9660
Gr: PK-1 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Dixon, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dixon Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2600 North Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5561
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5561
Gr: 12
207 Pope St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 251-4412
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 251-4412
Gr: K-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dixon, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dixon, IL include Madison School, Reagan Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dixon?
4 public elementary schools are located in Dixon.
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon?
Dixon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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