For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,172 students in 61102, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 61102, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61102, IL are Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter, Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion and Julia Lathrop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61102 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61102, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61102, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4029 Prairie Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100
Gr: K-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1506 Clover Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-4100
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-4100
Gr: K-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Julia Lathrop Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2603 Clover Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3285
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3285
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1421 West St
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3740
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3740
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 S Central Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3909
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3909
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Ogilby Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 489-5509
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 489-5509
Gr: 6-8 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
61102, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
730 Lincoln Park Bld
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Gr: PK | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
315 La Clede Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61102, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61102, IL include Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter, Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion and Julia Lathrop Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61102?
6 public schools are located in 61102.
What percentage of students in 61102 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 61102 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61102?
61102 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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