For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,891 students in Waterloo, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waterloo, IL are Rogers Elementary School, Waterloo Junior High School and Gardner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Waterloo, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Rogers St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3454
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3454
Gr: 2-3 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Waterloo Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Bellefontaine Dr
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3457
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3457
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Ed Gardner Pl
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3060
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3060
Gr: 4-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Hamacher St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3458
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3458
Gr: PK-1 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waterloo, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waterloo, IL include Rogers Elementary School, Waterloo Junior High School and Gardner Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waterloo?
4 public elementary schools are located in Waterloo.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?
Waterloo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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