For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,608 students in Ottawa, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 514 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Ottawa, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Ottawa, IL are Mckinley Elementary School, Rutland Elementary School and Wallace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Ottawa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ottawa, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1320 State St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1907
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1907
Grades: PK-4
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Rutland Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rr 71 E 3231
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Grades: PK-8
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1463 N 33rd Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Deer Park C C Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 E 1025th Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1709 Columbus St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726
Grades: PK-4
| 274 students
Rank: #66.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 E Mckinley Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1133
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1133
Grades: 7-8
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Ottawa Township High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 E Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1323
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1323
Grades: 9-12
| 1,299 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250
Grades: PK-4
| 365 students
Rank: #99.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 E Mckinley Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-3761
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-3761
Grades: 5-6
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lasalle Co Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
707 Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lasalle Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
707 Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Ottawa, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lasalle County Detention Home (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
707 E Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ottawa, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Ottawa, IL include Mckinley Elementary School, Rutland Elementary School and Wallace Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ottawa, IL?
11 public schools are located in Ottawa, IL.
What percentage of students in Ottawa, IL go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Ottawa, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa, IL?
Ottawa, IL public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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