Whiteside County Public Schools

Whiteside County, Illinois

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

8,439

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Whiteside 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.

District shape

Whiteside County has 11 district entries. Bi-County Special Educ Coop is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 17 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 7 listed communities. Sterling has the most listed schools, with 15 records.

Grade-level mix

Other schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 19 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

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

in Whiteside County

Reported Enrollment

8,439

33 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary14

Middle6

High10

Other19

11 School Districts in Whiteside County

Sterling CUSD 5

6 schools

3,264 students

Morrison CUSD 6

4 schools

980 students

River Bend CUSD 2

4 schools

942 students

Rock Falls ESD 13

4 schools

865 students

Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3

4 schools

791 students

Erie CUSD 1

3 schools

606 students

Rock Falls Twp HSD 301

1 school

566 students

East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20

1 school

215 students

Montmorency CCSD 145

1 school

210 students

Lee/Ogle/Whiteside ROE

5 schools

0 students

49 Public Schools in Whiteside 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 data

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Showing 20 of 49 matching schools

Public schools in Whiteside County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Sterling High School	Profile	Sterling CUSD 5	Sterling, 61081Town: Distant	9–12	High	1,049
Challand Middle School	Record	Sterling CUSD 5	Sterling, 61081Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	710
Rock Falls Township High School	Record	Rock Falls Twp HSD 301	Rock Falls, 61071Town: Distant	9–12	High	566
Franklin Elem School	Record	Sterling CUSD 5	Sterling, 61081Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	414
Fulton Elem School	Record	River Bend CUSD 2	Fulton, 61252Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	406
Jefferson Elem School	Record	Sterling CUSD 5	Sterling, 61081Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	401
Lincoln Elem School	Record	Sterling CUSD 5	Sterling, 61081Town: Distant	3–5	Primary	350
Washington Elem School	Record	Sterling CUSD 5	Sterling, 61081Town: Distant	3–5	Primary	340
Morrison High School	Record	Morrison CUSD 6	Morrison, 61270Town: Distant	9–12	High	296
Fulton High School	Record	River Bend CUSD 2	Fulton, 61252Town: Distant	9–12	High	273
Northside School	Record	Morrison CUSD 6	Morrison, 61270Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	252
Dillon Elementary School	Record	Rock Falls ESD 13	Rock Falls, 61071Town: Distant	KG–2	Primary	249
Erie Elem School	Record	Erie CUSD 1	Erie, 61250Rural: Distant	PK–4	Primary	246
Merrill Elem School	Record	Rock Falls ESD 13	Rock Falls, 61071Town: Distant	3–5	Primary	246
Prophetstown Elem School	Record	Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3	Prophetstown, 61277Rural: Distant	PK–3	Primary	243
Rock Falls Middle School	Record	Rock Falls ESD 13	Rock Falls, 61071Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	241
Morrison Jr High School	Record	Morrison CUSD 6	Morrison, 61270Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	220
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch	Record	East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20	Rock Falls, 61071Town: Distant	PK–8	Primary	215
Prophetstown High School	Record	Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3	Prophetstown, 61277Rural: Distant	9–12	High	214
River Bend Middle School	Record	River Bend CUSD 2	Fulton, 61252Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	213

Sterling High School

Sterling CUSD 5

Sterling, 61081 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,049 students

Challand Middle School

Sterling CUSD 5

Sterling, 61081 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle710 students

Rock Falls Township High School

Rock Falls Twp HSD 301

Rock Falls, 61071 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High566 students

Franklin Elem School

Sterling CUSD 5

Sterling, 61081 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary414 students

Fulton Elem School

River Bend CUSD 2

Fulton, 61252 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary406 students

Jefferson Elem School

Sterling CUSD 5

Sterling, 61081 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary401 students

Lincoln Elem School

Sterling CUSD 5

Sterling, 61081 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary350 students

Washington Elem School

Sterling CUSD 5

Sterling, 61081 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary340 students

Morrison High School

Morrison CUSD 6

Morrison, 61270 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High296 students

Fulton High School

River Bend CUSD 2

Fulton, 61252 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High273 students

Northside School

Morrison CUSD 6

Morrison, 61270 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary252 students

Dillon Elementary School

Rock Falls ESD 13

Rock Falls, 61071 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–2Primary249 students

Erie Elem School

Erie CUSD 1

Erie, 61250 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary246 students

Merrill Elem School

Rock Falls ESD 13

Rock Falls, 61071 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary246 students

Prophetstown Elem School

Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3

Prophetstown, 61277 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–3Primary243 students

Rock Falls Middle School

Rock Falls ESD 13

Rock Falls, 61071 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle241 students

Morrison Jr High School

Morrison CUSD 6

Morrison, 61270 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle220 students

East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch

East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20

Rock Falls, 61071 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary215 students

Prophetstown High School

Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3

Prophetstown, 61277 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High214 students

River Bend Middle School

River Bend CUSD 2

Fulton, 61252 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle213 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Whiteside County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

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Profile pages

Primary schools

East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Rock Falls, 61071
Enrollment
215 students
Listed on this county directory
Erie Elem School
Erie CUSD 1
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Erie, 61250
Enrollment
246 students
Listed on this county directory
Montmorency CCSD #145
Montmorency CCSD 145
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Rock Falls, 61071
Enrollment
210 students
Listed on this county directory
Northside School
Morrison CUSD 6
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Morrison, 61270
Enrollment
252 students
Listed on this county directory
Southside School
Morrison CUSD 6
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Morrison, 61270
Enrollment
212 students
Listed on this county directory
Prophetstown Elem School
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3
Record
Grades
PK–3
Location
Prophetstown, 61277
Enrollment
243 students
Listed on this county directory
Tampico Elem School
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Tampico, 61283
Enrollment
166 students
Listed on this county directory
Fulton Elem School
River Bend CUSD 2
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Fulton, 61252
Enrollment
406 students
Listed on this county directory
Dillon Elementary School
Rock Falls ESD 13
Record
Grades
KG–2
Location
Rock Falls, 61071
Enrollment
249 students
Listed on this county directory
Merrill Elem School
Rock Falls ESD 13
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Rock Falls, 61071
Enrollment
246 students
Listed on this county directory
Franklin Elem School
Sterling CUSD 5
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Sterling, 61081
Enrollment
414 students
Listed on this county directory
Jefferson Elem School
Sterling CUSD 5
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Sterling, 61081
Enrollment
401 students
Listed on this county directory
Lincoln Elem School
Sterling CUSD 5
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Sterling, 61081
Enrollment
350 students
Listed on this county directory
Washington Elem School
Sterling CUSD 5
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Sterling, 61081
Enrollment
340 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Erie Middle School
Erie CUSD 1
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
Erie, 61250
Enrollment
176 students
Listed on this county directory
Morrison Jr High School
Morrison CUSD 6
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Morrison, 61270
Enrollment
220 students
Listed on this county directory
PLT Middle School
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Prophetstown, 61277
Enrollment
168 students
Listed on this county directory
River Bend Middle School
River Bend CUSD 2
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Fulton, 61252
Enrollment
213 students
Listed on this county directory
Rock Falls Middle School
Rock Falls ESD 13
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Rock Falls, 61071
Enrollment
241 students
Listed on this county directory
Challand Middle School
Sterling CUSD 5
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Sterling, 61081
Enrollment
710 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Erie High School
Erie CUSD 1
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Erie, 61250
Enrollment
184 students
Listed on this county directory
Morrison Alt Learning Program
Lee/Ogle/Whiteside ROE
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Morrison, 61270
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Regional Center for Change
Lee/Ogle/Whiteside ROE
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Rock Falls, 61071
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Regional Center For Change ALOP
Lee/Ogle/Whiteside ROE
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Rock Falls, 61071
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Whiteside Area Career
Lee/Ogle/Whiteside ROE
Record
Grades
11–12
Location
Sterling, 61081
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Morrison High School
Morrison CUSD 6
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Morrison, 61270
Enrollment
296 students
Listed on this county directory
Prophetstown High School
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Prophetstown, 61277
Enrollment
214 students
Listed on this county directory
Fulton High School
River Bend CUSD 2
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Fulton, 61252
Enrollment
273 students
Listed on this county directory
Rock Falls Township High School
Rock Falls Twp HSD 301
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Rock Falls, 61071
Enrollment
566 students
Listed on this county directory
Sterling High School
Sterling CUSD 5
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Sterling, 61081
Enrollment
1,049 students

Other schools

Bi-County Sp Ed HI HS
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Sterling, 61081
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Bi-County Sp Ed Preschool Program
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Sterling, 61081
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Bi-County Sp Ed-3-5 Life Skills-M
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Morrison, 61270
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Bi-County Sp Ed-ECSE Montmorency
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Rock Falls, 61071
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Bi-County Sp Ed-ECSE Prophetstown
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Prophetstown, 61277
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Bi-County Sp Ed-ECSE Tampico
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Tampico, 61283
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Bi-County Sp Ed-HI Elem
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Rock Falls, 61071
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Bi-County Sp Ed-HI MS
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Sterling, 61081
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Bi-County Sp Ed-K-2 Life Skills-M
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Morrison, 61270
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Bi-County Sp Ed-Life Skill Jr Hgh
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Morrison, 61270
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Bi-County Sp Ed-Life Skills HS-Mo
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Morrison, 61270
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Bi-County Sp Ed-Transition Life S
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Sterling, 61081
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Bi-County SpEd HS
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Sterling, 61081
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Bi-County-3-5 LIfe Skills-Merrill
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Sterling, 61081
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Bi-County-Jr HS LIfe Skills-East
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Sterling, 61081
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Bi-County-K-2 Life Skills-Dillon
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Sterling, 61081
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Thome Ed School
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
Rock Falls, 61071
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Early Step Pre-School
River Bend CUSD 2
Record
Grades
PK
Location
Fulton, 61252
Enrollment
50 students
Listed on this county directory
Riverdale PreSchool Center
Rock Falls ESD 13
Record
Grades
PK
Location
Rock Falls, 61071
Enrollment
129 students
Listed on this county directory

Whiteside County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Whiteside 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 Whiteside County public school directory?

The directory lists 49 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 Whiteside 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 Whiteside 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 Whiteside 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 Whiteside County?

Start with the 11 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.

← Back to Whiteside County Education OverviewCounty school score: 63/100

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.