For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,342 students in Marengo, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marengo, IL are Riley Comm Cons School, Locust Elementary School and Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marengo, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marengo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marengo, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riley Comm Cons School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9406 Riley Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8637
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8637
Grades: K-8
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Locust Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
539 Locust St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Grades: PK-3
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
816 E Grant Hwy
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8323
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8323
Grades: 4-5
| 225 students
Rank: #44.
Marengo Comm Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
816 E Grant Hwy
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5720
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5720
Grades: 6-8
| 318 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marengo, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marengo, IL include Riley Comm Cons School, Locust Elementary School and Ulysses S Grant Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marengo?
4 public elementary schools are located in Marengo.
What is the racial composition of students in Marengo?
Marengo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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