For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,031 students in Marengo, IL (there are , serving 363 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Marengo, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Marengo, IL are Riley Comm Cons School, Locust Elementary School and Marengo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marengo, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Marengo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Marengo, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riley Comm Cons School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9406 Riley Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8637
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8637
Gr: K-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Locust Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
539 Locust St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Gr: PK-3 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Marengo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Franks Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-6511
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-6511
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
816 E Grant Hwy
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8323
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8323
Gr: 4-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Marengo Comm Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
816 E Grant Hwy
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5720
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5720
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marengo, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Marengo, IL include Riley Comm Cons School, Locust Elementary School and Marengo High School.
How many public schools are located in Marengo?
5 public schools are located in Marengo.
What percentage of students in Marengo go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Marengo are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marengo?
Marengo public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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