For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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