For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,260 students in 61101, IL (there are , serving 298 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 61101, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61101, IL are Auburn High School, Galapagos Rockford Charter School and Conklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61101 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61101, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61101, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Auburn High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5110 Auburn St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3300
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,985 students
Rank: #22.
Galapagos Rockford Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2605 School St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7946
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7946
Grades: K-8
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Conklin Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Halsted Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4860
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4860
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lewis Lemon Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1993 Mulberry St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 967-8000
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 967-8000
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mcintosh Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3275
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3275
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
Kennedy Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4880
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4880
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: n/an/a
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Grades: PK
| 460 students
61101, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Page Park School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Grades: 1-12
| 125 students
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Wilson Aspire (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61101, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61101, IL include Auburn High School, Galapagos Rockford Charter School and Conklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61101?
7 public schools are located in 61101.
What percentage of students in 61101 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 61101 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61101?
61101 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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