For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,892 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 89% 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 (2025)
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.
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 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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