Top Rankings
Pecatonica CUSD 321 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 889 students in Pecatonica CUSD 321 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Pecatonica CUSD 321 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
889 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pecatonica CUSD 321 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
88%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,700 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,317 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,700
$22,455
Spending / Student
$18,317
$21,692
Best Pecatonica CUSD 321 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pecatonica High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Pecatonica Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Reed St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pecatonica CUSD 321 School District?
Pecatonica CUSD 321 School District manages 3 public schools serving 889 students.
What is the rank of Pecatonica CUSD 321 School District?
Pecatonica CUSD 321 School District is ranked #174 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pecatonica CUSD 321 School District?
88% of Pecatonica CUSD 321 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pecatonica CUSD 321 School District?
Pecatonica CUSD 321 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Pecatonica CUSD 321 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,317 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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