For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,459 students in Byron, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Byron, IL are Mary Morgan Elementary School, Byron High School 9-12 and Byron Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Byron, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Byron have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Byron, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Byron High School 9-12
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
696 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Byron Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Byron, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Byron, IL include Mary Morgan Elementary School, Byron High School 9-12 and Byron Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Byron?
4 public schools are located in Byron.
What is the racial composition of students in Byron?
Byron public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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