For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,031 students in Marengo, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 363 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Marengo, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marengo, IL are Riley Comm Cons School, Locust Elementary School and Marengo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marengo, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Marengo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marengo, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riley Comm Cons School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9406 Riley Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8637
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8637
Gr: K-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Locust Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
539 Locust St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Gr: PK-3 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Marengo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Franks Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-6511
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-6511
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
816 E Grant Hwy
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8323
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8323
Gr: 4-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Marengo Comm Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
816 E Grant Hwy
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5720
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5720
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marengo, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Marengo, IL include Riley Comm Cons School, Locust Elementary School and Marengo High School.
How many public schools are located in Marengo?
5 public schools are located in Marengo.
What percentage of students in Marengo go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Marengo are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marengo?
Marengo public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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