For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 876 students in Waterloo, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Waterloo, IL is Waterloo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Waterloo, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waterloo High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Waterloo, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E Bulldog
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waterloo, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waterloo, IL include Waterloo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waterloo?
1 public high schools are located in Waterloo.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?
Waterloo public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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