For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,970 students in 61102, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61102, IL are Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter, Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion and Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61102 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61102, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61102, IL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
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-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 middle schools in 61102, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61102, IL include Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter, Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion and Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 61102?
3 public middle schools are located in 61102.
What is the racial composition of students in 61102?
61102 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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