For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,032 students in Rochester, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rochester, IL are Rochester Elementary 2-3 and Rochester Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
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 Public Elementary Schools in Rochester, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 2-3 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 4-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
707 W Main St
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9778
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9778
Gr: PK-1 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 Elementary 2-3 and Rochester Intermediate School.
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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