For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,520 students in Freeport, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 766 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Freeport, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Freeport, IL are Center Elementary School, Jones-farrar An International Baccalaureate World School and Freeport High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Freeport, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Freeport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Freeport, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 E Illinois St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Jones-farrar An International Baccalaureate World School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1386 Kiwanis Dr
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0610
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0610
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Freeport High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Moseley St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Blackhawk Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S Blackhawk Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Grades: PK-4
| 277 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1717 W Eby St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0340
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0340
Grades: 5-6
| 395 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Laurel St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Grades: PK-4
| 266 students
Rank: #88.
Freeport Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Grades: 7-8
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career & Tech Educ Consortium
Vocational School
2037 W Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Freeport Alternative High School
Alternative School
1330 S Locust Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rap Freeport
Alternative School
27 S State Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-1408
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-1408
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Freeport, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Banks-bergagna Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 West Exchange St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Career & Technical Education Consolidated High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2037 West Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
511 South Liberty Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Grades: PK
| n/a students
806 E Stephenson St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Freeport, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Freeport, IL include Center Elementary School, Jones-farrar An International Baccalaureate World School and Freeport High School.
How many public schools are located in Freeport, IL?
11 public schools are located in Freeport, IL.
What percentage of students in Freeport, IL go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Freeport, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Freeport, IL?
Freeport, IL public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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