Whiteside County Public Schools
Whiteside County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
49
public schools
Total Enrollment
8,439
students
School Districts
11
districts
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.
Whiteside County has 11 district entries. Bi-County Special Educ Coop is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 17 schools.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. Sterling has the most listed schools, with 15 records.
Other schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 19 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
49
in Whiteside County
Reported Enrollment
8,439
33 schools reporting
School Districts
11
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
11 School Districts in Whiteside County
Sterling CUSD 5
Morrison CUSD 6
River Bend CUSD 2
Rock Falls ESD 13
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3
Erie CUSD 1
Rock Falls Twp HSD 301
East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20
Montmorency CCSD 145
Lee/Ogle/Whiteside ROE
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 49 matching schools
| 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 | Listed only | Sterling CUSD 5 | Sterling, 61081Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 710 |
| Rock Falls Township High School | Listed only | Rock Falls Twp HSD 301 | Rock Falls, 61071Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 566 |
| Franklin Elem School | Listed only | Sterling CUSD 5 | Sterling, 61081Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 414 |
| Fulton Elem School | Listed only | River Bend CUSD 2 | Fulton, 61252Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 406 |
| Jefferson Elem School | Listed only | Sterling CUSD 5 | Sterling, 61081Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 401 |
| Lincoln Elem School | Listed only | Sterling CUSD 5 | Sterling, 61081Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 350 |
| Washington Elem School | Listed only | Sterling CUSD 5 | Sterling, 61081Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 340 |
| Morrison High School | Listed only | Morrison CUSD 6 | Morrison, 61270Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 296 |
| Fulton High School | Listed only | River Bend CUSD 2 | Fulton, 61252Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 273 |
| Northside School | Listed only | Morrison CUSD 6 | Morrison, 61270Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 252 |
| Dillon Elementary School | Listed only | Rock Falls ESD 13 | Rock Falls, 61071Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 249 |
| Erie Elem School | Listed only | Erie CUSD 1 | Erie, 61250Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 246 |
| Merrill Elem School | Listed only | Rock Falls ESD 13 | Rock Falls, 61071Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 246 |
| Prophetstown Elem School | Listed only | Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 | Prophetstown, 61277Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 243 |
| Rock Falls Middle School | Listed only | Rock Falls ESD 13 | Rock Falls, 61071Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 241 |
| Morrison Jr High School | Listed only | Morrison CUSD 6 | Morrison, 61270Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 220 |
| East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch | Listed only | East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 | Rock Falls, 61071Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 215 |
| Prophetstown High School | Listed only | Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 | Prophetstown, 61277Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 214 |
| River Bend Middle School | Listed only | River Bend CUSD 2 | Fulton, 61252Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 213 |
Sterling High School
Sterling CUSD 5
Sterling, 61081 / Town: Distant
Challand Middle School
Sterling CUSD 5
Sterling, 61081 / Town: Distant
Rock Falls Township High School
Rock Falls Twp HSD 301
Rock Falls, 61071 / Town: Distant
Franklin Elem School
Sterling CUSD 5
Sterling, 61081 / Town: Distant
Fulton Elem School
River Bend CUSD 2
Fulton, 61252 / Town: Distant
Jefferson Elem School
Sterling CUSD 5
Sterling, 61081 / Town: Distant
Lincoln Elem School
Sterling CUSD 5
Sterling, 61081 / Town: Distant
Washington Elem School
Sterling CUSD 5
Sterling, 61081 / Town: Distant
Morrison High School
Morrison CUSD 6
Morrison, 61270 / Town: Distant
Fulton High School
River Bend CUSD 2
Fulton, 61252 / Town: Distant
Northside School
Morrison CUSD 6
Morrison, 61270 / Town: Distant
Dillon Elementary School
Rock Falls ESD 13
Rock Falls, 61071 / Town: Distant
Erie Elem School
Erie CUSD 1
Erie, 61250 / Rural: Distant
Merrill Elem School
Rock Falls ESD 13
Rock Falls, 61071 / Town: Distant
Prophetstown Elem School
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3
Prophetstown, 61277 / Rural: Distant
Rock Falls Middle School
Rock Falls ESD 13
Rock Falls, 61071 / Town: Distant
Morrison Jr High School
Morrison CUSD 6
Morrison, 61270 / Town: Distant
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20
Rock Falls, 61071 / Town: Distant
Prophetstown High School
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3
Prophetstown, 61277 / Rural: Distant
River Bend Middle School
River Bend CUSD 2
Fulton, 61252 / Town: Distant
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.
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.