| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District 202 | Eleroy | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 810 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 | German Valley | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 752 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pearl City Community Unit School District 200 | Kent | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 424 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Dakota Community Unit School District 201 | Dakota | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 756 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Orangeville Community Unit School District 203 | Orangeville | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 320 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Freeport School District 145 | Cedarville | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 3,454 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Stephenson County compares
Together they enroll 6,516 students across 22 schools. The largest is Freeport School District 145 with 3,454 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Stephenson County, Illinois
Stephenson County has 6 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Stephenson County is Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District 202 (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 Stephenson County, IL?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Stephenson 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 Stephenson County, IL?
Of the districts serving Stephenson County, Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District 202 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 83rd 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.