For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 904 students in Pecatonica, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Pecatonica, IL are Pecatonica High School, Pecatonica Elementary School and Pecatonica Comm Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pecatonica, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pecatonica have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pecatonica, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pecatonica High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Pecatonica Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Reed St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Grades: PK-4
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Grades: 5-8
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pecatonica, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Pecatonica, IL include Pecatonica High School, Pecatonica Elementary School and Pecatonica Comm Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pecatonica?
3 public schools are located in Pecatonica.
What is the racial composition of students in Pecatonica?
Pecatonica public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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