For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 215 students in Onarga, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 53 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Onarga, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public school in Onarga, IL is Iroquois West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onarga, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Onarga have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Onarga, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iroquois West Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 N Evergreen St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-4355
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-4355
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Onarga, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nexus Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
206 E Lincoln
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7408
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7408
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Onarga, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Onarga, IL include Iroquois West Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Onarga?
1 public schools are located in Onarga.
What percentage of students in Onarga go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Onarga are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Onarga?
Onarga public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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