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Niche User: I love how much communication there is between the staff and parents.Read 2 Reviews
#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ogle County.
Byron Community Unit School District No. 226, IL,
PK, K-5,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I love how much communication there is between the staff and parents..
I love how much communication there is between the staff and parents..
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 716,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Ogle County.
6-8,
Students: 349,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ogle County.
Public School,
LINDENWOOD, IL,
K-8,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 74,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
Alum: I grew up in Chicago, where few students attend boarding school, so I didn't know what to expect when I traveled across the country for high school. I'm so thankful I took that risk! Chatham Hall was a warm, challenging, exciting environment. It opened up opportunities I never would have had anywhere else. As a student on scholarship, I felt consistently valued and supported. ...After graduation, I came to appreciate the experience even more: I arrived at college far better prepared than almost any of my peers. Through college, a doctorate, and now a STEM career, my Chatham Hall education has remained a touchstone...Most importantly, Chatham Hall feels like home to this day. Not bad for a place that sounded so far from home when I first considered it.Read 44 Reviews
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Private School,
CHATHAM, VA,
9-12,
44 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I grew up in Chicago, where few students attend boarding school, so I didn't know what to expect when I traveled across the country for high school. I'm so thankful I took that risk! Chatham Hall was...After graduation, I came to appreciate the experience even more: I arrived at college far better prepared than almost any of my peers. Through college, a doctorate, and now a STEM career, my Chatham...Most importantly, Chatham Hall feels like home to this day. Not bad for a place that sounded so far from home when I first considered it..
I grew up in Chicago, where few students attend boarding school, so I didn't know what to expect when I traveled across the country for high school. I'm so thankful I took that risk! Chatham Hall was...After graduation, I came to appreciate the experience even more: I arrived at college far better prepared than almost any of my peers. Through college, a doctorate, and now a STEM career, my Chatham...Most importantly, Chatham Hall feels like home to this day. Not bad for a place that sounded so far from home when I first considered it..
Read 44 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 150,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ogle County.
KINGS, IL,
Students: 88,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
Senior: Stillman Valley High School to me is home, at least the last 2 semesters. With all of the change in the world in 2020 Stillman Valley High School has really put forth there best effort to create a simple and easy hybrid learning style. Meaning the district installed "Pexip" cameras and Monitors in every class room to live stream every single moment of class. By installing this system the teachers and freely move around the classroom as the were teaching a regular class. This works seamlessly with the district's hybrid plan. The hybrid plan allows students who do not feel safe to learn at school join the classes live stream from home. While other students may go to school and sit in while the teacher conducts his/he lessons for the day. This plan is centered around a block schedule. Students are in-person four days a week leaving Wednesday as a full remote day. This gives the amazing custodians a day to disinfect everything. In all my time at Stillman it was safe and educational...Read 92 Reviews
#1 Best Public High Schools in Ogle County.
Meridian Community Unit School District No. 223, IL,
92 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Stillman Valley High School to me is home, at least the last 2 semesters. With all of the change in the world in 2020 Stillman Valley High School has really put forth there best effort to create a....
Stillman Valley High School to me is home, at least the last 2 semesters. With all of the change in the world in 2020 Stillman Valley High School has really put forth there best effort to create a....
Read 92 reviews.
Students: 551,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
Alum: I was so fortunate to go to school here — AMAZING school district. I loved the teachers, they were always helpful & there for you and were amazing teachers Academically with great personalities. The school is very football oriented and other sports don’t get as much attention; however, the Football team has a history of being great (which brings in money & attention) & the head coach does a ton of fundraising (unlike many other sports) — so it makes sense why the town is so football oriented. This was my only complaint about going there, being a female who played sports other than football, but i understand why my sports didn’t receive the attention or funding that football did. Anyone who speaks less about this school didn’t utilize their resources or has biased information...Read 58 Reviews
#2 Best Public High Schools in Ogle County.
58 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I was so fortunate to go to school here — AMAZING school district. I loved the teachers, they were always helpful & there for you and were amazing teachers Academically with great personalities. The....
I was so fortunate to go to school here — AMAZING school district. I loved the teachers, they were always helpful & there for you and were amazing teachers Academically with great personalities. The....
Read 58 reviews.
Students: 447,
Alum: Rochelle is a great place. Help is always available and most of the teachers are great. The school is beautiful and is very well kept by the maintenance team. The area is great and the school is amazing! The food is great too...Read 157 Reviews
#3 Best Public High Schools in Ogle County.
Rochelle Township High School District No. 212, IL,
157 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Rochelle is a great place. Help is always available and most of the teachers are great. The school is beautiful and is very well kept by the maintenance team. The area is great and the school is....
Rochelle is a great place. Help is always available and most of the teachers are great. The school is beautiful and is very well kept by the maintenance team. The area is great and the school is....
Read 157 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 808,
#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ogle County.
Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District No. 221, IL,
1-5,
Students: 284,
#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ogle County.
Polo Community Unit School District No. 222, IL,
Students: 230,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ogle County.
CRESTON, IL,
PK, K-8,
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 92,
Alum: At Forreston High School I was able to the luxury of getting a above average high school education while also enjoying sports and just regular school life. Not all of the teachers were the best but all teachers would be willing to help you if you did not understand something which was very nice. Majority of the students at Forreston are also kind and respectful and raised right! Down sides to Forreston though would be not having many resources. Forreston is a smaller school so there isn't many big opportunity's you would have as compared to going to a big school...Read 36 Reviews
#4 Best Public High Schools in Ogle County.
6-12,
36 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says At Forreston High School I was able to the luxury of getting a above average high school education while also enjoying sports and just regular school life. Not all of the teachers were the best but....
At Forreston High School I was able to the luxury of getting a above average high school education while also enjoying sports and just regular school life. Not all of the teachers were the best but....
Read 36 reviews.
Students: 431,
#6 Best Public Middle Schools in Ogle County.
Students: 359,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
#7 Best Public Middle Schools in Ogle County.
Students: 153,
Senior: Oregon High School is an amazing example of high school in small-town USA. While it is a fairly small school, the opportunities are that of a much larger one. There are clubs and activities available to everyone ranging from online gaming to bass fishing to competitive sports. No matter who you are you will find your place at OHS. The one place I feel could use some improvement, however, is the curriculum. There are very few classes offered that will benefit the average person in their day-to-day life such as home ec. Aside from that, I would say that overall, OHS is a great school...Read 56 Reviews
#5 Best Public High Schools in Ogle County.
Oregon Community Unit School District No. 220, IL,
56 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Oregon High School is an amazing example of high school in small-town USA. While it is a fairly small school, the opportunities are that of a much larger one. There are clubs and activities available....
Oregon High School is an amazing example of high school in small-town USA. While it is a fairly small school, the opportunities are that of a much larger one. There are clubs and activities available....
Read 56 reviews.
Students: 411,
#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ogle County.
Rochelle Community Consolidated School District No. 231, IL,
K-5,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.
Read 1 reviews.
Students: 223,
#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Ogle County.
3-5,
Students: 317,
Alum: Small school so lots of one-on-one time with teachers. I knew everybody in my entire High School, with less than 200 students enrolled. As far as sports and clubs go, anybody could participate in anything. There weren't really any "cuts". There are lots of opportunities for students in a smaller school. The Drama program is awesome, and all are welcome to join...Read 11 Reviews
11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Small school so lots of one-on-one time with teachers. I knew everybody in my entire High School, with less than 200 students enrolled. As far as sports and clubs go, anybody could participate in....
Small school so lots of one-on-one time with teachers. I knew everybody in my entire High School, with less than 200 students enrolled. As far as sports and clubs go, anybody could participate in....
Read 11 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 172,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
5-8,
Students: 507,
Students: 194,
PK, K-6,
Students: 849,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
Students: 424,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 235,
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Students: 277,
PK, K-2,
Junior: I have attended Faith Christian School since Pre-K. Through elementary, Jr. High, and High School, I have constantly been surrounded by teachers and peers who push me to be my best, care about me, and share the same love and passion for God. Although the school is small, people get to know each other really well and grow close bonds with one another. The school wants you to have a great education, serve God, and grow relationships and friendships with others...Read 3 Reviews
DIXON, IL,
PK, K-12,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says I have attended Faith Christian School since Pre-K. Through elementary, Jr. High, and High School, I have constantly been surrounded by teachers and peers who push me to be my best, care about me,....
I have attended Faith Christian School since Pre-K. Through elementary, Jr. High, and High School, I have constantly been surrounded by teachers and peers who push me to be my best, care about me,....
Read 3 reviews.
Students: 126,
Parent: Commonwealth Academy is above and beyond what anyone could possibly imagine for their child. We needed to find a small, specialized school so that our daughter could thrive and succeed. It was a thrill to find such an inclusive atmosphere filled with dedicated administrators and teachers. My daughter has an anxiety disorder and OCD. Every single teacher CARES. The combination of education, creativity and fun that they have created is unmatched. The classrooms are small and kids with every learning difference are treated with respect and patience. Without the chaos and fear of a big school, our daughter got past the nerves that held her back and learned to speak to adults and advocate for herself. She had warm and nurturing advisors who saw her potential and appreciated her strengths - they gave her CONFIDENCE. The education and unparalleled college prep she received from C/A is why she's thriving in college today, and why our younger daughter is now a C/A student...Read 11 Reviews
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
3-12,
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Commonwealth Academy is above and beyond what anyone could possibly imagine for their child. We needed to find a small, specialized school so that our daughter could thrive and succeed. It was a....
Commonwealth Academy is above and beyond what anyone could possibly imagine for their child. We needed to find a small, specialized school so that our daughter could thrive and succeed. It was a....
Alum: I recommended Immanuel Lutheran School to everyone who wants a quality education and opportunities to learn and grow in Christ. I attended Immanuel from 1995-2005 and am so thankful for my years there. It gave me the tools and skills I needed to be successful in life. The friendships I made during my time at Immanuel are still strong today, after 20+ years. The staff is dedicated to the growth of the minds and hearts of students. I remember some of my favorite memories of Immanuel came from service learning experiences such as the Kindergarten Buddy Program and a mission trip to West Virginia. The skills I learned from Immanuel lead to success in high school and beyond. Immanuel is not only a school, but also an entire community, which has been an instrumental part of my life and will continue to be my main support system for many years to come!...Read 6 Reviews
PALATINE, IL,
6 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I recommended Immanuel Lutheran School to everyone who wants a quality education and opportunities to learn and grow in Christ. I attended Immanuel from 1995-2005 and am so thankful for my years....
I recommended Immanuel Lutheran School to everyone who wants a quality education and opportunities to learn and grow in Christ. I attended Immanuel from 1995-2005 and am so thankful for my years....
Read 6 reviews.
Students: 264,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,