| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Community Unit School District 1 | Albany | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 606 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3 | Deer Grove | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 791 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Morrison Community Unit School District 6 | Morrison | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 980 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| River Bend Community Unit District 2 | Fulton | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 942 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| 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 7,149 students across 22 schools. The largest is Sterling Community Unit District 5 with 3,264 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Illinois average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Whiteside County, Illinois
Whiteside County has 6 public school districts covering 13 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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