For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,742 students in Waterloo, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 519 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Waterloo, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Waterloo, IL are Rogers Elementary School, Gardner Elementary School and Waterloo Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waterloo, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rogers Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Rogers St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3454
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3454
Grades: 2-3
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Gardner Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Ed Gardner Pl
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3060
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3060
Grades: 4-5
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Waterloo Junior High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Bellefontaine Dr
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3457
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3457
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Waterloo High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E Bulldog
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Grades: 9-12
| 879 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Hamacher St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3458
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3458
Grades: PK-1
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waterloo, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Waterloo, IL include Rogers Elementary School, Gardner Elementary School and Waterloo Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Waterloo?
5 public schools are located in Waterloo.
What percentage of students in Waterloo go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Waterloo are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?
Waterloo public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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