For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 231 students in 61102, IL.
The top-ranked public charter school in 61102, IL is Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 61102 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 61102, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best 61102, IL Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4029 Prairie Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100
Gr: K-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
61102, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
730 Lincoln Park Bld
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Gr: PK | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
315 La Clede Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 61102, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 61102, IL include Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 61102?
1 public charter schools are located in 61102.
What is the racial composition of students in 61102?
61102 public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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