For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,084 students in Port Byron, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Port Byron, IL are Riverdale Elementary School, Riverdale Middle School and Riverdale Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Byron, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Port Byron have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Port Byron, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9424 256th St N
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3186
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3186
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Riverdale Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9822 256th St N
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3131
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3131
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Riverdale Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9622 256th St N
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3181
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3181
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Port Byron, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Port Byron, IL include Riverdale Elementary School, Riverdale Middle School and Riverdale Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Port Byron?
3 public schools are located in Port Byron.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Byron?
Port Byron public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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