For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,510 students in 61068, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 107 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 61068, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61068, IL are Kings Elementary School, Rochelle Twp High School and Rochelle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61068 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61068, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61068, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kings Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 1st St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Rochelle Twp High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Flagg Rd
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4161
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4161
Gr: 9-12 | 856 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Rochelle Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 School Ave
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Tilton Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 N 9th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-6665
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-6665
Gr: 4-5 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 20th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Gr: PK-1 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
444 N 8th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-8251
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-8251
Gr: 2-3 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Rochelle Focus House
Alternative School
3279 S Il Route 251
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-5881
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-5881
Gr: 9-12
61068, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1033 N 2nd St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Rochelle, IL 61068
(630) 443-6910
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61068, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61068, IL include Kings Elementary School, Rochelle Twp High School and Rochelle Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 61068?
7 public schools are located in 61068.
What percentage of students in 61068 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 61068 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61068?
61068 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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