For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 460 students in Oglesby, IL (there are , serving 173 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Oglesby, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oglesby, IL are Lincoln Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oglesby, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Oglesby have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oglesby, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 Bennett Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
212 W Walnut St
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-3517
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-3517
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oglesby, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Oglesby, IL include Lincoln Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oglesby?
2 public schools are located in Oglesby.
What percentage of students in Oglesby go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Oglesby are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oglesby?
Oglesby public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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