For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,042 students in Rochester, IL.
Rochester, IL public elementary schools have an average reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public elementary schools of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Elementary Schools in Rochester, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rochester Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #22.
Rochester Elementary 2-3
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
456 Education Ave
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6216
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6216
Grades: 2-3
| 257 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 elementary schools in Rochester, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, IL include Rochester Intermediate School and Rochester Elementary 2-3.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rochester?
3 public elementary schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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