For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,147 students in 61109, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61109, IL are Cherry Valley Elementary School, Arthur Froberg Elementary School and Swan Hillman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61109 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61109, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61109, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6754 Armer Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 332-4938
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 332-4938
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Rank: #22.
Arthur Froberg Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4555 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2464
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2464
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Swan Hillman Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Green Dale Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2835
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2835
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #44.
Riverdahl Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3520 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2870
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2870
Grades: K-5
| 529 students
61109, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3051 Rotary Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Ceanci 150 Training Program High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
4151 Samuelson Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 921-1651
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 921-1651
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2128 New Milford School Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2446
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2446
Grades: 3-5
| 222 students
2729 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Grades: 5
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61109, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61109, IL include Cherry Valley Elementary School, Arthur Froberg Elementary School and Swan Hillman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61109?
4 public elementary schools are located in 61109.
What is the racial composition of students in 61109?
61109 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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