Top 5 Best Rockford Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 8,234 students in Rockford, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Rockford, IL are Auburn High School, Guilford High School and Rockford East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockford, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Rockford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Rockford, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Guilford High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Rockford, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Auburn High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5110 Auburn St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,112 students
Rank: #22.
Guilford High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5620 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4870
Grades: 9-12
| 2,009 students
Rank: #33.
Rockford East High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2929 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,729 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy Of Excellence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4029 Prairie Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100
Grades: K-12
| 209 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
978 Haskell Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3251
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4145 Samuelson Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-9536
Grades: 9-12
| 2,111 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winnebago Co Detention Center
Alternative School
5350 Northrock Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 516-2980
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rockford, Illinois

Rockford, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4949 Marion Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2830
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
3051 Rotary Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Grades: 3-5
| 335 students
4151 Samuelson Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 921-1651
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
730 Lincoln Park Bld
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Grades: PK
| 354 students
315 Summit St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 966-3385
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
623 15th St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2190
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
1907 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-7240
Grades: 9-10
| 42 students
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2430
Grades: 1-5
| 235 students
2128 New Milford School Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2446
Grades: 3-5
| 222 students
Page Park School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Grades: 1-12
| 125 students
2729 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
315 La Clede Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
1520 Post Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3795
Grades: 1-5
| 292 students
Wilson Aspire (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Grades: 5
| 402 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Rockford, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Rockford, IL include Auburn High School, Guilford High School and Rockford East High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rockford, IL?
7 public high schools are located in Rockford, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford, IL?
Rockford, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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