For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 401 students in Aledo, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Aledo, IL is Mercer County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aledo, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Aledo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Aledo, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mercer County High School, with 80-84% 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 Aledo, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercer County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S College Ave
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2223
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2223
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Aledo, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1002 S W 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Aledo, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Aledo, IL include Mercer County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Aledo?
1 public high schools are located in Aledo.
What is the racial composition of students in Aledo?
Aledo 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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