| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 | Elizabeth | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 460 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Warren Community Unit School District 205 | Apple River | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 397 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| East Dubuque Community Unit School District 119 | East Dubuque | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 637 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Galena Unit School District 120 | Galena | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 822 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Stockton Community Unit School District 206 | Stockton | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 548 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 | Scales Mound | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 257 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Jo Daviess County compares
Together they enroll 3,121 students across 17 schools. The largest is Galena Unit School District 120 with 822 students. Districts here average 8.8/10, above the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 8/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Jo Daviess County has 6 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jo Daviess County is River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Jo Daviess County, IL?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Jo Daviess County, IL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Jo Daviess County, IL?
Of the districts serving Jo Daviess County, River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th percentile among Illinois school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Illinois reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Illinois only, never across state lines.