For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,171 students in Rock Falls, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rock Falls, IL are Rock Falls Middle School, Montmorency Ccsd #145 and East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Falls, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rock Falls 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rock Falls, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Falls Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 12th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 626-2626
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 626-2626
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Montmorency Ccsd #145
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9415 Hoover Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Dixon Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #55.
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 4th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4634
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4634
Gr: 3-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
1901 8th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3356
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3356
Gr: K-2 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Gr: 6-12
Rock Falls, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
1602 Dixon Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Gr: K-8 | 245 students Minority enrollment: 15%
3505 Prophet Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-8733
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-8733
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rock Falls, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rock Falls, IL include Rock Falls Middle School, Montmorency Ccsd #145 and East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rock Falls?
8 public elementary schools are located in Rock Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Falls?
Rock Falls public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rock Falls are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rock Falls include: East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School vs. Montmorency Ccsd #145, Montmorency Ccsd #145 vs. East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School, Merrill Elementary School vs. Montmorency Ccsd #145
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