For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,084 students in Port Byron, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Port Byron, IL are Riverdale Elementary School, Riverdale Middle School and Riverdale Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Byron, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Port Byron have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Port Byron, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9424 256th St N
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3186
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3186
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Riverdale Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9822 256th St N
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3131
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3131
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Riverdale Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9622 256th St N
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3181
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3181
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Port Byron, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Port Byron, IL include Riverdale Elementary School, Riverdale Middle School and Riverdale Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Port Byron?
3 public schools are located in Port Byron.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Byron?
Port Byron 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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