For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,688 students in Montgomery, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery, IL are Kaneland Mcdole Elementary School, Lakewood Creek Elementary School and Boulder Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Montgomery, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaneland Mcdole Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Foxmoor Dr
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 897-1961
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 897-1961
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 Lakewood Crk
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-3200
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Boulder Hill Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
163 Boulder Hill Pass
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-2900
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-2900
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Long Beach Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67 Longbeach Rd
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-3300
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 636-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Nicholson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
649 N Main St
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 301-5013
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 301-5013
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery, IL include Kaneland Mcdole Elementary School, Lakewood Creek Elementary School and Boulder Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery?
5 public schools are located in Montgomery.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery?
Montgomery public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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