For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 374 students in 61101, IL.
The top ranked public charter school in 61101, IL is Galapagos Rockford Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 61101 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 61101, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best 61101, IL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galapagos Rockford Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2605 School St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7946
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7946
Grades: K-8
| 374 students
61101, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Page Park School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Grades: 1-12
| 125 students
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Wilson Aspire (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 61101, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 61101, IL include Galapagos Rockford Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 61101?
1 public charter schools are located in 61101.
What is the racial composition of students in 61101?
61101 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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