For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,568 students in 61108, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 254 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 61108, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61108, IL are Gregory Elementary School, Whitehead Elementary School and Bernard W Flinn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61108 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61108, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61108, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gregory Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4820 Carol Ct
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2176
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2176
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Whitehead Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2325 Ohio Pkwy
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2840
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2840
Gr: K-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Ohio Pkwy
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2800
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Rolling Green
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3615 W Gate Pkwy
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2881
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2881
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Rockford East High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2929 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2100
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,708 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
512 Fairview Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8400
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8400
Gr: PK | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
61108, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4949 Marion Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2830
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2830
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61108, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61108, IL include Gregory Elementary School, Whitehead Elementary School and Bernard W Flinn Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 61108?
6 public schools are located in 61108.
What percentage of students in 61108 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 61108 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61108?
61108 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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