For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,510 students in Rochelle, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 107 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Rochelle, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Rochelle, IL are Kings Elementary School, Tilton Elementary School and Rochelle Twp High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochelle, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Rochelle have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rochelle, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kings Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 1st St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Grades: K-8
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Tilton Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 N 9th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-6665
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-6665
Grades: 4-5
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Rochelle Twp High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Flagg Rd
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4161
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #44.
Rochelle Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 School Ave
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 20th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Grades: PK-1
| 495 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
444 N 8th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-8251
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-8251
Grades: 2-3
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rochelle Focus House
Alternative School
3279 S Il Route 251
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-5881
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-5881
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rochelle, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1033 N 2nd St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rochelle, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Rochelle, IL include Kings Elementary School, Tilton Elementary School and Rochelle Twp High School.
How many public schools are located in Rochelle?
7 public schools are located in Rochelle.
What percentage of students in Rochelle go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Rochelle are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rochelle?
Rochelle public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rochelle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rochelle include: Tilton Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Tilton Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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