For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,126 students in 61107, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,017 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 61107, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61107, IL are Montessori Elementary School, Brookview Elementary School and Maud E Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61107 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61107, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61107, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1750 Madron Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2492
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2492
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Maud E Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3805 Rural St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2485
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2485
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
C Henry Bloom Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2912 Brendenwood Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2170
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2170
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2450
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2450
Gr: 6-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Jackson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Summit St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 316-0093
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 316-0093
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
61107, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 Summit St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 966-3385
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 966-3385
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2430
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2430
Gr: 1-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61107, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61107, IL include Montessori Elementary School, Brookview Elementary School and Maud E Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61107?
6 public schools are located in 61107.
What percentage of students in 61107 go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 61107 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61107?
61107 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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