For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,030 students in Ogle County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Ogle County, IL are Byron High School 9-12, Forreston Jr/sr High School and Stillman Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ogle County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Ogle County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Ogle County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oregon Jr/sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Ogle County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Forreston Jr/sr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Grades: 6-12
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Stillman Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 S Pine St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Polo Comm High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 S Union Ave
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3314
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3314
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #55.
Oregon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 S 10th St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Grades: 7-12
| 638 students
Rank: #66.
Chana Educ Center/rock River
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 Main St
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Rochelle Twp High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Flagg Rd
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4161
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rochelle Focus House
Alternative School
3279 S Il Route 251
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-5881
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-5881
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rock River Challenge
Alternative School
204 Main St
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Ogle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 S Fletcher St
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 734-4810
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 734-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
105 W Brayton Rd
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 732-5300
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 732-5300
Grades: 7-8
| 210 students
Po B0x 665
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2195
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2195
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
Po Box 276
Leaf River, IL 61047
(815) 738-2226
Leaf River, IL 61047
(815) 738-2226
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
1033 N 2nd St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
1100 Jefferson St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-2911
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-2911
Grades: PK-2
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ogle County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Ogle County, IL include Byron High School 9-12, Forreston Jr/sr High School and Stillman Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ogle County?
9 public high schools are located in Ogle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ogle County?
Ogle County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ogle County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ogle County include: Stillman Valley High School vs. Byron High School 9-12, Byron High School 9-12 vs. Stillman Valley High School, Polo Comm High School vs. Oregon Jr/sr High School
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