For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,899 students in Ottawa, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ottawa, IL are Mckinley Elementary School, Rutland Elementary School and Wallace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ottawa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Ottawa, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1320 State St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1907
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1907
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Rutland Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3231 N Il Route 71
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1463 N 33rd Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1709 Columbus St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Deer Park C C Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2350 E 1025th Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 E Mckinley Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-3761
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-3761
Gr: 5-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Lasalle Co Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
707 Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Lmp Regional Office Of Education
Alternative School
119 W Madison St Ste 102
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0780
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0780
Gr: 4-12
Ottawa, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lasalle County Detention Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
707 E Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ottawa, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ottawa, IL include Mckinley Elementary School, Rutland Elementary School and Wallace Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ottawa?
9 public elementary schools are located in Ottawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa?
Ottawa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Ottawa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ottawa include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Mckinley Elementary School vs. Wallace Elementary School, Wallace Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School
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