For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,472 students in Rockton, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Rockton, IL are Stephen Mack Middle School, Hononegah Chd High School and Whitman Post Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Rockton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rockton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stephen Mack Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11810 Old River Rd
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2611
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2611
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
Hononegah Chd High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Salem St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5008
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5008
Grades: 9-12
| 1,865 students
Rank: #33.
Whitman Post Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1060 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Grades: 3-5
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
1050 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-8585
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-8585
Grades: PK-2
| 551 students
Rank: n/an/a
Self Academy
Special Education School
11971 Wagon Wheel Rd
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2615
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2615
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsec-intermediate Instruc Prgrm
Special Education School
11810 Old River Rd
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5900
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsec-primary Instructional Prgrm
Special Education School
1060 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rockton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wcsec-soc Emotnl Learn Found-elem (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1060 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rockton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Rockton, IL include Stephen Mack Middle School, Hononegah Chd High School and Whitman Post Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rockton?
7 public schools are located in Rockton.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockton?
Rockton public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rockton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rockton include: Rockton Elementary School vs. Whitman Post Elementary School, Whitman Post Elementary School vs. Rockton Elementary School
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