For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,408 students in 61108, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 61108 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61108, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61108, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 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 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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 elementary schools in 61108, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61108, IL include Gregory Elementary School, Whitehead Elementary School and Bernard W Flinn Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61108?
4 public elementary schools are located in 61108.
What is the racial composition of students in 61108?
61108 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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