For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,454 students in Freeport, IL (there are , serving 774 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Freeport, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Freeport, IL are Center Elementary School, Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate and Blackhawk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Freeport, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Freeport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Freeport, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 E Illinois St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Grades: PK-4
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1386 Kiwanis Dr
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0610
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0610
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Blackhawk Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S Blackhawk Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Grades: PK-4
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Freeport High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Moseley St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,080 students
Rank: #55.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1717 W Eby St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0340
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0340
Grades: 5-6
| 397 students
Rank: #66.
Empire Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Laurel St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Grades: PK-4
| 286 students
Rank: #88.
Freeport Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Grades: 7-8
| 485 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career & Tech Educ Consortium
Vocational School
2037 W Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Freeport Alternative High School
Alternative School
1330 S Locust Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rap Freeport
Alternative School
27 S State Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-1408
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-1408
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Freeport, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Banks-bergagna Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 West Exchange St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Career & Technical Education Consolidated High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2037 West Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
511 South Liberty Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Grades: PK
| n/a students
806 E Stephenson St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Freeport, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Freeport, IL include Center Elementary School, Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate and Blackhawk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Freeport?
11 public schools are located in Freeport.
What percentage of students in Freeport go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Freeport are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Freeport?
Freeport public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Freeport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Freeport include: Center Elementary School vs. Empire Elementary School, Empire Elementary School vs. Center Elementary School, Center Elementary School vs. Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
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