For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,537 students in Rochelle, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 169 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Rochelle, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rochelle, IL are Kings Elementary School, Rochelle Twp High School and Rochelle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochelle, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Rochelle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rochelle, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kings Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 1st St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Rochelle Twp High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Flagg Rd
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4161
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4161
Gr: 9-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Rochelle Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 School Ave
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Tilton Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 N 9th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-6665
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-6665
Gr: 4-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 20th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Gr: PK-1 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 N 9th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-8251
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-8251
Gr: 2-3 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Rochelle Focus House
Alternative School
3279 S Il Route 251
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-5881
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-5881
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rochelle, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Rochelle, IL include Kings Elementary School, Rochelle Twp High School and Rochelle Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rochelle?
7 public schools are located in Rochelle.
What percentage of students in Rochelle go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Rochelle are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rochelle?
Rochelle public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rochelle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rochelle include: Tilton Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Tilton Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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