For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,342 students in Marengo, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marengo, IL are Riley Comm Cons School, Locust Elementary School and Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marengo, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marengo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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 elementary schools in Marengo, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marengo, IL include Riley Comm Cons School, Locust Elementary School and Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marengo?
4 public elementary schools are located in Marengo.
What is the racial composition of students in Marengo?
Marengo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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