For the 2024 school year, there are 66 public elementary schools serving 26,980 students in Winnebago County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Winnebago County, IL are Thurgood Marshall School, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School and Willowbrook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnebago County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Winnebago County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Winnebago County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4704 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3370
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3370
Grades: 1-4
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Willowbrook Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6605 Prairie Hill Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3957
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3957
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14714 Willowbrook Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3301
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3301
Grades: PK-4
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Summit Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Ledgewood Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11685 S Gate Rd
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Grades: PK-1
| 403 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Durand Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Shirland C C School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 99
Shirland, IL 61079
(815) 629-2000
Shirland, IL 61079
(815) 629-2000
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
Rank: #99.
Stone Creek School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11633 S Gate Rd
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Grades: 2-3
| 371 students
Rank: #1010.
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 419
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Grades: 5-8
| 287 students
Rank: #1111.
Stephen Mack Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11810 Old River Rd
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2611
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2611
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Rank: #1212.
Roscoe Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6121 Elevator Rd
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #1313.
Whitman Post Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1060 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Grades: 3-5
| 526 students
Rank: #1414.
Pecatonica Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 419
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Grades: PK-4
| 326 students
Rank: #1515.
Winnebago Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 N Elida St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2364
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2364
Grades: 6-8
| 304 students
Rank: #1616.
Kinnikinnick School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5410 Pine Ln
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Grades: 4-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1717.
Olson Park Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1414 Minahan Dr
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4504
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4504
Grades: 1-6
| 339 students
Rank: #1818.
Dolan Ctr Maryville Farm Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10104 Farm School Rd
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 599-3975
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 599-3975
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1919.
Ralston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 Ralston Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4505
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4505
Grades: 1-6
| 285 students
Rank: #2020.
Jean Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-1607
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-1607
Grades: 3-5
| 274 students
Rank: #2121.
Blackhawk Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Blackhawk Blvd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-4001
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-4001
Grades: 5-6
| 124 students
Rank: #2222.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Madron Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2492
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2492
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Loves Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
344 Grand Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4501
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4501
Grades: 1-6
| 343 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5222 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4960
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4960
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #2525.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8500 Victory Ln
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4503
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4503
Grades: 1-3
| 264 students
Rank: #2626.
Summit Alop
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2727.
Machesney Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8615 N 2nd St
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4509
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4509
Grades: 4-6
| 369 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Haskell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Maple St
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3355
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3355
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Maple Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4502
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4502
Grades: 1-6
| 372 students
Rank: #3030.
Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Grades: PK-8
| 601 students
Rank: #3131.
Rock Cut Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7944 Forest Hills Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4506
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4506
Grades: 1-6
| 413 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6754 Armer Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 332-4938
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 332-4938
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
935 Windsor Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4507
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4507
Grades: 1-6
| 341 students
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Arthur Froberg Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4555 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2464
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2464
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Clifford P Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4015 Pepper Dr
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4955
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4955
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
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Winnebago County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4949 Marion Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2830
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2830
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
3051 Rotary Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Grades: 3-5
| 335 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
619 E State St
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
(815) 332-4938
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
(815) 332-4938
Grades: 3-5
| 148 students
730 Lincoln Park Bld
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Grades: PK
| 354 students
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-5484
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-5484
Grades: 9
| 499 students
315 Summit St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 966-3385
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 966-3385
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
623 15th St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2190
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2190
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
1907 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-7240
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-7240
Grades: 9-10
| 42 students
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2430
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2430
Grades: 1-5
| 235 students
2128 New Milford School Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2446
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
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Grades: 1-12
| 125 students
2729 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
315 La Clede Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
1520 Post Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3795
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
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Wm Nashold Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
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 Winnebago County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Winnebago County, IL include Thurgood Marshall School, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School and Willowbrook Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winnebago County, IL?
66 public elementary schools are located in Winnebago County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago County, IL?
Winnebago County, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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