Public schools in Rochelle, IL
7 open public schools with an address in Rochelle, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,456
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Rochelle public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Rochelle, IL: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,456 students, an average of 409 per school. The largest campus is Rochelle Twp High School (859 students), and the largest elementary school is Lincoln Elem School (491).
Rochelle CCSD 231 operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Rochelle campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 53% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Rochelle
Elementary schools in Rochelle
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem School Rochelle CCSD 231 | 02–03 | 330 | 14.3:1 | |
| Lincoln Elem School Rochelle CCSD 231 | KG–01 | 491 | 14.4:1 | |
| Tilton Elem School Rochelle CCSD 231 | 04–05 | 288 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Rochelle
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Middle School Rochelle CCSD 231 | 06–08 | 488 | 12.5:1 |
High schools in Rochelle
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Focus House Rochelle Twp HSD 212 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Rochelle Twp High School Rochelle Twp HSD 212 | 09–12 | 859 | 15.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Rochelle
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Elementary-Stepping Stones Preschool Rochelle CCSD 231 | PK–PK | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.5%
- Hispanic45.7%
- Black2.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Rochelle schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,456 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rochelle
How many public schools are in Rochelle, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Rochelle: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,456 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rochelle?
Schools with an address in Rochelle belong to 2 education agencies, led by Rochelle CCSD 231 (5 schools), Rochelle Twp HSD 212 (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Rochelle?
Rochelle Twp High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rochelle, with 859 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rochelle?
No school with an address in Rochelle is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rochelle schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rochelle public schools is 14:1, higher than the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Rochelle guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities