| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Community Unit School District 1 | Erie | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 606 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3 | Deer Grove | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 791 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 | Rock Falls | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 210 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Morrison Community Unit School District 6 | Morrison | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 980 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rock Falls Elementary School District 13 | Rock Falls | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 865 | 4 | PK–8 | 0 |
| River Bend Community Unit District 2 | Albany | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 942 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| East Coloma-Nelson Consolidated Elementary School District 20 | Rock Falls | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 215 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Sterling Community Unit District 5 | Galt | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 3,264 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Rock Falls Township High School District 301 | Rock Falls | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 566 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
How Whiteside County compares
Together they enroll 8,439 students across 28 schools. The largest is Sterling Community Unit District 5 with 3,264 students. Districts here average 5.9/10, above the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Whiteside County, Illinois
Whiteside County has 9 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Whiteside County is Erie Community Unit School District 1 (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 Whiteside County, IL?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Whiteside 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 Whiteside County, IL?
Of the districts serving Whiteside County, Erie Community Unit School District 1 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 81st 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.