For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,171 students in 61071, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61071, IL are Montmorency Ccsd #145, Rock Falls Middle School and Merrill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61071 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61071, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61071, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montmorency Ccsd #145
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9415 Hoover Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Falls Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 12th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 626-2626
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 626-2626
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Merrill Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 4th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4634
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4634
Grades: 3-5
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Dixon Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
Rank: #55.
Regional Center For Change Alop
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Thome Educational School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1026
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1026
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1901 8th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3356
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3356
Grades: K-2
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Center For Change
Alternative School
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
61071, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bi-county Sp Ed-ecse Montmorency (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9415 Hoover Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bi-county Sp Ed-hi Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9413 Hoover Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1602 Dixon Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Grades: K-8
| 245 students
3505 Prophet Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-8733
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-8733
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61071, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61071, IL include Montmorency Ccsd #145, Rock Falls Middle School and Merrill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61071?
8 public elementary schools are located in 61071.
What is the racial composition of students in 61071?
61071 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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