Schools in Waterloo, Illinois (2025)
5 schools · 2,767 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 487.
Waterloo, in Illinois, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,767 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Waterloo's schools is 487, above the Illinois median of 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Rogers Elem School (80.9, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by W J Zahnow Elem School (72.5, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Waterloo Junior High School (70.7, top 25% of middle schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Waterloo High School (876 students), Waterloo Junior High School (613 students), W J Zahnow Elem School (487 students).
Ranked schools in Waterloo
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 181Rogers Elem SchoolWaterloo · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 417 students
- 273W J Zahnow Elem SchoolWaterloo · Public Elementary24.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 487 students
- 371Waterloo Junior High SchoolWaterloo · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 613 students
- 466Gardner Elementary SchoolWaterloo · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 374 students
- 557Waterloo High SchoolWaterloo · Public High45% Math proficiency · 876 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogers Elem School Waterloo · Elementary · Grades 2–3 | Public | 80.9 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 417 |
| 2 | W J Zahnow Elem School Waterloo · Elementary · Grades PK–1 | Public | 72.5 Top 25% | 24.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 487 |
| 3 | Waterloo Junior High School Waterloo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 70.7 Top 25% | 52% Math proficiency | 613 |
| 4 | Gardner Elementary School Waterloo · Elementary · Grades 4–5 | Public | 66.3 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 374 |
| 5 | Waterloo High School Waterloo · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 56.7 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 876 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Waterloo?
Rogers Elem School is the highest-ranked school in Waterloo with a Success Index (US) of 80.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Waterloo?
Waterloo has 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 2,767 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Waterloo?
The median Enrollment across schools in Waterloo is 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.