For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 589 students in Poplar Grove, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Poplar Grove, IL are Poplar Grove Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School and North Boone Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poplar Grove, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Poplar Grove have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Poplar Grove, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poplar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
208 N State St
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3113
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3113
Grades: K-4
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Blaine Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-2826
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-2826
Grades: K-4
| 139 students
Rank: #33.
North Boone Upper Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 N Boone School Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9006
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9006
Grades: 5-6
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Poplar Grove, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Poplar Grove, IL include Poplar Grove Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School and North Boone Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Poplar Grove?
3 public elementary schools are located in Poplar Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Poplar Grove?
Poplar Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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