For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 591 students in Polo, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Polo, IL are Centennial Elementary School, Aplington Middle School and Polo Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polo, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Polo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Polo, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 S Pleasant Ave
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3811
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3811
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Aplington Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 E Mason St
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-2519
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-2519
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Polo Comm High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 S Union Ave
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3314
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3314
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Polo, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Polo, IL include Centennial Elementary School, Aplington Middle School and Polo Comm High School.
How many public schools are located in Polo?
3 public schools are located in Polo.
What is the racial composition of students in Polo?
Polo public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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