Stephenson County Public Schools
Stephenson County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
23
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,845
students
School Districts
7
districts
How to use the Stephenson County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Illinois; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Stephenson County has 7 district entries. Freeport SD 145 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Freeport has the most listed schools, with 11 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Stephenson County
Reported Enrollment
5,845
23 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Stephenson County
Freeport SD 145
Lena Winslow CUSD 202
Dakota CUSD 201
Forrestville Valley CUSD 221
Pearl City CUSD 200
Orangeville CUSD 203
Carroll/Jo Daviess/Stephenson ROE
23 Public Schools in Stephenson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport High School | Profile | Freeport SD 145 | Freeport, 61032Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,080 |
| Freeport Middle School | Listed only | Freeport SD 145 | Freeport, 61032Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 485 |
| Lena-Winslow Elem School | Listed only | Lena Winslow CUSD 202 | Lena, 61048Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 399 |
| Carl Sandburg Middle Sch | Listed only | Freeport SD 145 | Freeport, 61032Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 397 |
| Dakota Elementary School | Listed only | Dakota CUSD 201 | Dakota, 61018Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 391 |
| Dakota Jr Sr High School | Listed only | Dakota CUSD 201 | Dakota, 61018Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 365 |
| Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate | Listed only | Freeport SD 145 | Freeport, 61032Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 326 |
| Empire Elem School | Listed only | Freeport SD 145 | Freeport, 61032Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 325 |
| Blackhawk Elem School | Listed only | Freeport SD 145 | Freeport, 61032Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 307 |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School | Listed only | Freeport SD 145 | Freeport, 61032Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 286 |
| Center Elem School | Listed only | Freeport SD 145 | Freeport, 61032Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 248 |
| Lena-Winslow High School | Listed only | Lena Winslow CUSD 202 | Lena, 61048Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 246 |
| Pearl City Elementary School | Listed only | Pearl City CUSD 200 | Pearl City, 61062Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 206 |
| Lena-Winslow Jr High School | Listed only | Lena Winslow CUSD 202 | Lena, 61048Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 165 |
| Orangeville Elem School | Listed only | Orangeville CUSD 203 | Orangeville, 61060Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 149 |
| Pearl City High School | Listed only | Pearl City CUSD 200 | Pearl City, 61062Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 137 |
| Orangeville High School | Listed only | Orangeville CUSD 203 | Orangeville, 61060Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 96 |
| German Valley Grade School | Listed only | Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 | German Valley, 61039Rural: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 81 |
| Pearl City Jr High School | Listed only | Pearl City CUSD 200 | Pearl City, 61062Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 81 |
| Orangeville Jr High School | Listed only | Orangeville CUSD 203 | Orangeville, 61060Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 75 |
Freeport High School
Freeport SD 145
Freeport, 61032 / Town: Distant
Freeport Middle School
Freeport SD 145
Freeport, 61032 / Town: Distant
Lena-Winslow Elem School
Lena Winslow CUSD 202
Lena, 61048 / Town: Distant
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
Freeport SD 145
Freeport, 61032 / Town: Distant
Dakota Elementary School
Dakota CUSD 201
Dakota, 61018 / Rural: Distant
Dakota Jr Sr High School
Dakota CUSD 201
Dakota, 61018 / Rural: Distant
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
Freeport SD 145
Freeport, 61032 / Town: Distant
Empire Elem School
Freeport SD 145
Freeport, 61032 / Town: Distant
Blackhawk Elem School
Freeport SD 145
Freeport, 61032 / Town: Distant
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Freeport SD 145
Freeport, 61032 / Town: Distant
Center Elem School
Freeport SD 145
Freeport, 61032 / Town: Distant
Lena-Winslow High School
Lena Winslow CUSD 202
Lena, 61048 / Town: Distant
Pearl City Elementary School
Pearl City CUSD 200
Pearl City, 61062 / Rural: Distant
Lena-Winslow Jr High School
Lena Winslow CUSD 202
Lena, 61048 / Town: Distant
Orangeville Elem School
Orangeville CUSD 203
Orangeville, 61060 / Rural: Distant
Pearl City High School
Pearl City CUSD 200
Pearl City, 61062 / Rural: Distant
Orangeville High School
Orangeville CUSD 203
Orangeville, 61060 / Rural: Distant
German Valley Grade School
Forrestville Valley CUSD 221
German Valley, 61039 / Rural: Distant
Pearl City Jr High School
Pearl City CUSD 200
Pearl City, 61062 / Rural: Distant
Orangeville Jr High School
Orangeville CUSD 203
Orangeville, 61060 / Rural: Distant
Stephenson County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Stephenson County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Illinois. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Stephenson County public school directory?
The directory lists 23 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Stephenson County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Stephenson County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Stephenson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Stephenson County?
Start with the 7 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.