For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 460 students in Oglesby, IL (there are , serving 173 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Oglesby, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Oglesby, IL are Lincoln Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oglesby, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Oglesby have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Oglesby, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 Bennett Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
212 W Walnut St
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-3517
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-3517
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oglesby, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Oglesby, IL include Lincoln Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oglesby?
2 public schools are located in Oglesby.
What percentage of students in Oglesby go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Oglesby are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oglesby?
Oglesby public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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