For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 569 students in Rochelle, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rochelle, IL are Kings Elementary School and Rochelle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochelle, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Rochelle have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rochelle, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kings Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 1st St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Rochelle Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 School Ave
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rochelle, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1033 N 2nd St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rochelle, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rochelle, IL include Kings Elementary School and Rochelle Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rochelle?
2 public middle schools are located in Rochelle.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochelle?
Rochelle public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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