For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,053 students in 61114, IL (there are , serving 1,666 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 61114, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61114, IL are Spring Creek Elementary School, Guilford High School and Clifford P Carlson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61114 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61114, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61114, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5222 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4960
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4960
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Guilford High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5620 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4870
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4870
Gr: 9-12 | 2,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Clifford P Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4015 Pepper Dr
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4955
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4955
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61114, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61114, IL include Spring Creek Elementary School, Guilford High School and Clifford P Carlson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61114?
3 public schools are located in 61114.
What percentage of students in 61114 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 61114 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61114?
61114 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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