For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,678 students in Rochelle, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rochelle, IL are Kings Elementary School, Rochelle Middle School and Tilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochelle, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rochelle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rochelle, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rochelle, IL include Kings Elementary School, Rochelle Middle School and Tilton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rochelle?
5 public elementary schools are located in Rochelle.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochelle?
Rochelle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rochelle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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