For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 408 students in Polo, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Polo, IL are Centennial Elementary School and Aplington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polo, IL public elementary schools 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). Elementary schools in Polo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Polo, IL (2026-27)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Polo, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Polo, IL include Centennial Elementary School and Aplington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Polo?
2 public elementary schools are located in Polo.
What is the racial composition of students in Polo?
Polo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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