For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,218 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 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), 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 72% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6754 Armer Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 332-4938
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 332-4938
Gr: K-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Arthur Froberg Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4555 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2464
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2464
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Swan Hillman Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Green Dale Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2835
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2835
Gr: K-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Riverdahl Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3520 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2870
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2870
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
61109, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3051 Rotary Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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
Gr: 9-12
2128 New Milford School Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2446
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2446
Gr: 3-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
2729 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Minority enrollment: 65%
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Gr: 5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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