Public schools in South Beloit, IL
7 open public schools with an address in South Beloit, 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
1,690
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of South Beloit public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in South Beloit, IL: 3 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,690 students, an average of 241 per school. The largest campus is Prairie Hill Elem School (447 students).
County of Winnebago SD 320 operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one South Beloit 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 13.9:1, 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 36% 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 South Beloit
Elementary schools in South Beloit
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Elementary School County of Winnebago SD 320 | PK–01 | 185 | 14.1:1 | |
| Prairie Hill Elem School Prairie Hill CCSD 133 | PK–04 | 447 | 14:1 | |
| Riverview Elementary School County of Winnebago SD 320 | 02–04 | 199 | 12.4:1 |
Middle schools in South Beloit
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Elementary School County of Winnebago SD 320 | 05–06 | 139 | 15.9:1 | |
| South Beloit Jr High School County of Winnebago SD 320 | 07–08 | 118 | 12.9:1 | |
| Willowbrook Middle School Prairie Hill CCSD 133 | 05–08 | 348 | 13.9:1 |
High schools in South Beloit
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Beloit Sr High School County of Winnebago SD 320 | 09–12 | 254 | 12.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.3%
- Hispanic21.1%
- Black2.9%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 South Beloit schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,690 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South Beloit
How many public schools are in South Beloit, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in South Beloit: 3 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,690 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South Beloit?
Schools with an address in South Beloit belong to 2 education agencies, led by County of Winnebago SD 320 (5 schools), Prairie Hill CCSD 133 (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 South Beloit?
South Beloit Sr High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in South Beloit, with 254 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in South Beloit?
No school with an address in South Beloit 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 South Beloit schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South Beloit public schools is 13.9:1, 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 South Beloit 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