For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,047 students in Rochester, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, IL are Rochester Elementary 2-3, Rochester High School and Rochester Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rochester, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rochester Elementary 2-3
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
456 Education Ave
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6216
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6216
Grades: 2-3
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Rochester High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Rocket Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Grades: 9-12
| 709 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Jack Taylor Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6215
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6215
Grades: 4-6
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
Rochester Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Rocket Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Grades: 7-8
| 296 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 W Main St
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9778
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9778
Grades: PK-1
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rochester, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Rochester, IL include Rochester Elementary 2-3, Rochester High School and Rochester Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Rochester?
5 public schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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