For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,630 students in Lee County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lee County, IL are Amboy Central Elementary School, Steward Elementary School and Madison School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amboy Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 E Provost St
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3619
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3619
Gr: PK-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Steward Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 Main St
Steward, IL 60553
(815) 396-2413
Steward, IL 60553
(815) 396-2413
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Madison School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
618 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9662
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9662
Gr: 4-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
217 S Elm St
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2325
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Amboy Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 N Metcalf Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3528
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3528
Gr: 5-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Paw Paw Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
511 Chapman St
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Gr: K-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Reagan Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 253-4966
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 253-4966
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Paw Paw Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 Chapman St
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 4th Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9661
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9661
Gr: 2-3 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Tj Dempsey Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
1261 Rt 38
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 373-4966
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 373-4966
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
703 E Morgan St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9660
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9660
Gr: PK-1 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lee County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lee County, IL include Amboy Central Elementary School, Steward Elementary School and Madison School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lee County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lee County include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School, Amboy Central Elementary School vs. Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School, Ashton-franklin Center Elementary School vs. Amboy Central Elementary School
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