For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 3,838 students in Lee County, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 540 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Lee County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, IL are Amboy Central Elementary School, Steward Elementary School and Madison School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amboy Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 E Provost St
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3619
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3619
Gr: PK-4 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Steward Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 Main St
Steward, IL 60553
(815) 396-2413
Steward, IL 60553
(815) 396-2413
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
217 S Elm St
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2325
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Amboy Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 N Metcalf Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3528
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3528
Gr: 5-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Paw Paw Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
511 Chapman St
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Gr: K-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Paw Paw Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 Chapman St
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Ashton-franklin Center High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 Western Ave
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Amboy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 E Hawley St
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3632
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3632
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
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
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 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
611 Western Ave
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
318 E South St
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2323
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2323
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
Po Box 188
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2323
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2323
Gr: 5-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 202:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Nachusa Campus Rssp Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Po Box 55
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 284-7796
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 284-7796
Gr: 9-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Nachusa Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P O Box 100
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 284-7796
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 284-7796
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Po Box 37
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Gr: 7-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lee County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, IL include Amboy Central Elementary School, Steward Elementary School and Madison School.
How many public schools are located in Lee County?
18 public schools are located in Lee County.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lee County include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School, Amboy Central Elementary School vs. Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School, Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School vs. Amboy Central Elementary School
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