| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133 | South Beloit | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 773 | 2 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Hononegah Community High School District 207 | Rockton | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 1,891 | 1 | 9–12 | 4 |
| Rockton School District 140 | Rockton | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 1,602 | 3 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131 | Roscoe | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 1,724 | 4 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 | Shirland | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 105 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Durand Community Unit School District 322 | Durand | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 508 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321 | Pecatonica | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 897 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 | Seward | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1,287 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Harlem Unit School District 122 | Loves Park | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 6,178 | 11 | PK–12 | 2 |
| County of Winnebago SD 320 | South Beloit | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 903 | 5 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Rockford School District 205 | Cherry Valley | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 27,442 | 45 | PK–12 | 10 |
How Winnebago County compares
Together they enroll 43,310 students across 83 schools. The largest is Rockford School District 205 with 27,442 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Winnebago County, Illinois
Winnebago County has 11 public school districts covering 20 zip codes. The top-rated district in Winnebago County is Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133 (10/10). 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 Winnebago County, IL?
11 school districts serve zip codes in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County, IL?
Of the districts serving Winnebago County, Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th 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.