For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,901 students in 61103, IL (there are , serving 591 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 61103, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61103, IL are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall School and Haskell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61103 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61103, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61103, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4704 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3370
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3370
Grades: 1-4
| 378 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thurgood Marshall School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
Haskell Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Maple St
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3355
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3355
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
West View Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Halsted Rd
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 654-4945
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 654-4945
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
R K Welsh Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Huffman Blvd
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3260
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3260
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
978 Haskell Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3251
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3251
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #77.
West Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3200
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winnebago Co Detention Center
Alternative School
5350 Northrock Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 516-2980
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 516-2980
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
61103, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1520 Post Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3795
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3795
Grades: 1-5
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61103, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61103, IL include Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall School and Haskell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61103?
8 public schools are located in 61103.
What percentage of students in 61103 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 61103 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61103?
61103 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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