📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 9 Rated Districts in Ogle County, IL
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Eswood Community Consolidated District 269 | Lindenwood | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #2 | Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 | Creston | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #3 | Kings Consolidated School District 144 | Kings | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #4 | Byron Community Unit School District 226 | Byron | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #5 | Oregon Community Unit School District 220 | Oregon | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #6 | Polo Community Unit School District 222 | Polo | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #7 | Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 | Forreston | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #8 | Meridian Community Unit School District 223 | Stillman Valley | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #9 | Rochelle Community Consolidated District 231 | Rochelle | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
Best School Districts in Ogle County, Illinois (2026)
This page lists the 9 public school districts headquartered in Ogle County, Illinois that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using IAR 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Illinois, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Ogle County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Ogle County, Illinois? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in Ogle County, Illinois, the highest-rated is Eswood Community Consolidated District 269 (Lindenwood), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 92nd percentile of Illinois districts on IAR 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.