For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 544 students in 61068, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 61068, IL are Kings Elementary School and Rochelle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61068 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61068, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61068, IL Public Middle 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 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%
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 middle schools in 61068, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61068, IL include Kings Elementary School and Rochelle Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61068?
2 public middle schools are located in 61068.
What is the racial composition of students in 61068?
61068 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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