Top 10 Best Stephenson County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 3,256 students in Stephenson County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stephenson County, IL are Lena-winslow Jr High School, Lena-winslow Elementary School and Orangeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephenson County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stephenson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Stephenson County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lena-winslow Jr High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
517 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Lena-winslow Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Orangeville Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 S Orange St
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4613
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #44.
Pearl City Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Po Box 9
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Orangeville Jr High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 S Orange St
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4289
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Rank: #66.
Center Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
718 E Illinois St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Rank: #77.
Dakota Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(815) 449-2852
Grades: PK-6
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
Jones-farrar An International Baccalaureate World School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1386 Kiwanis Dr
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0610
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Blackhawk Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 S Blackhawk Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Grades: PK-4
| 277 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Empire Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #1111.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 10%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 W Eby St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0340
Grades: 5-6
| 395 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 W Laurel St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Grades: PK-4
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
Freeport Alternative High School
Alternative School
1330 S Locust Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rap Freeport
Alternative School
27 S State Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-1408
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Stephenson County, IL

Stephenson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
302 West Exchange St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
2037 West Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
511 South Liberty Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Grades: PK
| n/a students
806 E Stephenson St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
501 School St
Winslow, IL 61089
(815) 367-2045
Grades: PK-K
| 121 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Stephenson County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stephenson County, IL include Lena-winslow Jr High School, Lena-winslow Elementary School and Orangeville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stephenson County, IL?
14 public elementary schools are located in Stephenson County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephenson County, IL?
Stephenson County, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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