61102 Illinois Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools in 61102, Illinois, serving 3,637 students.
- Public schools in zipcode 61102 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 61102, Illinois have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in 61102, Illinois are Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter, Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy and Barbour Two-way Language Immersion. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
61102, IL Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50%4029 Prairie Rd10
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100
Grades: K-12 | 321 students
- Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy Magnet School
Math: 6% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1800 Ogilby Rd10
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 489-5509
Grades: 6-8 | 996 students
- Barbour Two-way Language Immersion Magnet School
Math: 5% | Reading: 9%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1506 Clover Ave10
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3395
Grades: K-8 | 727 students
- Julia Lathrop Elementary School Math: 7% | Reading: 6%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2603 Clover Ave10
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3285
Grades: K-5 | 413 students
- Ellis Elementary School Math: 4% | Reading: 7%Rank:1/Bottom 50%222 S Central Ave10
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3909
Grades: K-5 | 435 students
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- Washington Elementary School Math: 4% | Reading: 7%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1421 West St10
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3740
Grades: K-5 | 418 students
- Dennis Early Childhood Center730 Lincoln Park Bld
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Grades: PK | 327 students
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