Top Rankings
Polo CUSD 222 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 408 students in Polo CUSD 222 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Illinois.
Public Elementary Schools in Polo CUSD 222 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,117 Schools
# Students
594 Students
1,192,335 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
91,428 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Polo CUSD 222 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#242 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
89%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,519 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,355 is higher than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,519
$22,464
Spending / Student
$22,355
$21,702
Best Polo CUSD 222 School District Public Elementary Schools (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 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Recent Articles
How to Evaluate School Safety Beyond Headlines
Learn how to evaluate school safety beyond headlines by examining reliable data, school climate, emergency planning, bullying prevention, communication, student experiences, and everyday security practices before choosing a school.
Choosing a Public School for Executive Function Needs
Learn how to choose a public school for a child with executive function challenges by evaluating routines, classroom support, organization, accommodations, communication, transitions, and special education services before enrollment.
What School Climate Surveys Tell You Before Enrolling
Learn how school climate surveys reveal student safety, belonging, relationships, engagement, and support, and how families can interpret results carefully before choosing a public school for their child today.
