For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 981 students in Jo Daviess County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Jo Daviess County, IL are Scales Mound High School, Galena High School and Warren Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jo Daviess County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Jo Daviess County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Jo Daviess County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Galena High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jo Daviess County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scales Mound High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Galena High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1206 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Warren Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 S Water St
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Gr: 6-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
East Dubuque High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Parklane Dr
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Stockton Sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3323
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3323
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
River Ridge High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Jo Daviess Carroll Cte Academy
Vocational School
950 Us Highway 20 W
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rap Elizabeth
Alternative School
950 Us Highway 20 W
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1408
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1408
Gr: 6-12
Jo Daviess County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 West Hickory St
Apple River, IL 61001
(815) 594-2210
Apple River, IL 61001
(815) 594-2210
Gr: 4-6
300 N West St
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2219
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2219
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 1%
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Jo Daviess-carrol Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
950 Us Hwy 20 West
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Gr: 11-12
Northwest Academy Program (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
310 N West St
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1947
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1947
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rap High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 North Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 858-2203
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 858-2203
Gr: 8-12
500 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Gr: 3-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
311 S Water
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jo Daviess County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Jo Daviess County, IL include Scales Mound High School, Galena High School and Warren Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jo Daviess County?
8 public high schools are located in Jo Daviess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jo Daviess County?
Jo Daviess County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jo Daviess County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jo Daviess County include: East Dubuque High School vs. Galena High School, Scales Mound High School vs. Galena High School, Scales Mound High School vs. River Ridge High School
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