For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,110 students in Rochester, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, IL are Rochester High School, Rochester Intermediate School and Rochester Elementary 2-3. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rochester, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rochester High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Rocket Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Grades: 9-12
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Rochester Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Jack Taylor Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6215
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6215
Grades: 4-6
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Elementary 2-3
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
456 Education Ave
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6216
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6216
Grades: 2-3
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Rochester Jr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Rocket Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Grades: 7-8
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 W Main St
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9778
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9778
Grades: PK-1
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rochester, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, IL include Rochester High School, Rochester Intermediate School and Rochester Elementary 2-3.
How many public schools are located in Rochester, IL?
5 public schools are located in Rochester, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester, IL?
Rochester, IL public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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