For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,030 students in Ogle County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Ogle County, IL are Byron High School 9-12, Forreston Jr/sr High School and Stillman Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ogle County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Ogle County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Ogle County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oregon Jr/sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Ogle County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byron High School 9-12
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
696 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Byron, IL 61010
(815) 234-5491
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Forreston Jr/sr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Gr: 6-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Stillman Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 S Pine St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
(815) 645-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Polo Comm High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 S Union Ave
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3314
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-3314
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Oregon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 S 10th St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Gr: 7-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Chana Educ Center/rock River
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 Main St
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
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 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Ogle County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 S Fletcher St
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 734-4810
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 734-4810
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
105 W Brayton Rd
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 732-5300
Mount Morris, IL 61054
(815) 732-5300
Gr: 7-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Po B0x 665
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2195
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2195
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Po Box 276
Leaf River, IL 61047
(815) 738-2226
Leaf River, IL 61047
(815) 738-2226
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 4%
1033 N 2nd St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Minority enrollment: 47%
1100 Jefferson St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-2911
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-2911
Gr: PK-2 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ogle County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Ogle County, IL include Byron High School 9-12, Forreston Jr/sr High School and Stillman Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ogle County?
9 public high schools are located in Ogle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ogle County?
Ogle County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Ogle County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ogle County include: Stillman Valley High School vs. Byron High School 9-12, Byron High School 9-12 vs. Stillman Valley High School, Polo Comm High School vs. Oregon Jr/sr High School
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