Total enrollment
2,767
+155 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Waterloo
Illinois · Public K-12
Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Waterloo's 5 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 2,767 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Waterloo
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
11,129
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,767
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Elementary School | Elementary | 04-05 | 374 |
| Rogers Elem School | Elementary | 02-03 | 417 |
| W J Zahnow Elem School | Elementary | PK-01 | 487 |
| Waterloo High School | High | 09-12 | 876 |
| Waterloo Junior High School | Middle | 06-08 | 613 |
About Waterloo
Waterloo, Illinois is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,767 students. By school count, it is a compact city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Waterloo average about 553 students each, 15% meaningfully above the Illinois norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Waterloo has grew 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,612 students to 2,767.
On this page, the community for Waterloo discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.