For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,267 students in Winnebago, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Winnebago, IL are Winnebago Middle School, Winnebago High School and Jean Mcnair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnebago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Winnebago have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winnebago, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winnebago Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 N Elida St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2364
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2364
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Winnebago High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Jean Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-1607
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-1607
Gr: 3-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
309 S Benton St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2318
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2318
Gr: PK-2 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Winnebago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Winnebago, IL include Winnebago Middle School, Winnebago High School and Jean Mcnair Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Winnebago?
4 public schools are located in Winnebago.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago?
Winnebago public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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