For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,260 students in 61101, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 298 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 61101, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61101, IL are Auburn High School, Galapagos Rockford Charter School and Conklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61101 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61101, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61101, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Auburn High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5110 Auburn St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3300
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,985 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Galapagos Rockford Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2605 School St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7946
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7946
Gr: K-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Conklin Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Halsted Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4860
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4860
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lewis Lemon Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1993 Mulberry St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 967-8000
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 967-8000
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mcintosh Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3275
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3275
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4880
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4880
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Gr: PK | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
61101, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Page Park School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Gr: 1-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Wilson Aspire (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61101, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61101, IL include Auburn High School, Galapagos Rockford Charter School and Conklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61101?
7 public schools are located in 61101.
What percentage of students in 61101 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 61101 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61101?
61101 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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