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Best-Resourced Schools in Rochelle, IL

5 public K-12 schools in Rochelle from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

5 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Rochelle's 5 public schools is Rochelle Twp High School, scoring 32/100, against a city average of 31.2/100. Computed live across every Rochelle campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Rochelle, IL, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

5
Schools
2,456
Students
31.2/100
Avg Quality
14.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Rochelle Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Rochelle, IL enrolls 2,456 students across 5 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 14.3:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 31.2/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Rochelle on this index is Rochelle Twp High School, at 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 859 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Rochelle spans 2 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Rochelle Twp High School accounts for 35.0% of all Rochelle public-school enrollment

That dominant concentration means Rochelle-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: High. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rochelle school enrollment varies 3.0× across entities

Rochelle school enrollment ranges from 288 students (lowest) to 859 students (highest), a spread of 571 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rochelle student-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Rochelle is typically wider than the Rochelle-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Rochelle Twp High School 32
2. Lincoln Elem School 29
3. Rochelle Middle School 39
4. Central Elem School 27
5. Tilton Elem School 29

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Rochelle

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Lincoln Elem School 57.2/100
  2. 2 Central Elem School 56.4/100
  3. 3 Rochelle Middle School 55.6/100
  4. 4 Rochelle Twp High School 55.5/100
  5. 5 Tilton Elem School 55.3/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Rochelle, IL?

The highest-ranked school in Rochelle is Rochelle Twp High School with a quality score of 32/100. There are 5 public schools in Rochelle with 2,456 total students.

How many schools are in Rochelle, IL?

Rochelle has 5 public schools with a total enrollment of 2,456 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 14.3:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.