| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amboy Community Unit School District 272 | Harmon | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 715 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 | Ashton | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 475 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Mendota Community Consolidated School District 289 | Compton | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 493 | 1 | 9–12 | 2 |
| Indian Creek Community Unit District 425 | Lee | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 711 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Paw Paw CUSD 271 | Paw Paw | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 114 | 2 | K–8 | 1 |
| Dixon Unit School District 170 | Dixon | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 2,486 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Steward Elementary School District 220 | Steward | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 70 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Rochelle Township High School District 212 | Steward | Not rated | 863 | 2 | 9–12 | 1 |
How Lee County compares
Together they enroll 5,927 students across 19 schools. The largest is Dixon Unit School District 170 with 2,486 students. Districts here average 4.9/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 6/10. 1 of the 8 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Lee County, Illinois
Lee County has 8 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lee County is Amboy Community Unit School District 272 (6/10). 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 Lee County, IL?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Lee 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 Lee County, IL?
Of the districts serving Lee County, Amboy Community Unit School District 272 has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 55th 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.