For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,323 students in South Beloit, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Beloit, IL are Prairie Hill Elementary School, Willowbrook Middle School and Blackhawk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Beloit, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Beloit have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South Beloit, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14714 Willowbrook Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3301
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3301
Gr: PK-4 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Willowbrook Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6605 Prairie Hill Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3957
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3957
Gr: 5-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Blackhawk Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 Blackhawk Blvd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-4001
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-4001
Gr: 5-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 Miller St
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-1231
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-1231
Gr: 2-4 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
464 Oak Grove Ave
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-2311
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-2311
Gr: PK-1 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in South Beloit, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Beloit, IL include Prairie Hill Elementary School, Willowbrook Middle School and Blackhawk Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Beloit?
5 public elementary schools are located in South Beloit.
What is the racial composition of students in South Beloit?
South Beloit public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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