For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,172 students in 61102, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 61102, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61102, IL are Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter, Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion and Ellis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61102 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61102, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61102, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4029 Prairie Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100
Grades: K-12
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1506 Clover Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-4100
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-4100
Grades: K-8
| 629 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ellis Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 S Central Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3909
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3909
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Julia Lathrop Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2603 Clover Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3285
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3285
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Ogilby Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 489-5509
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 489-5509
Grades: 6-8
| 1,032 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1421 West St
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3740
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3740
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
61102, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
730 Lincoln Park Bld
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Grades: PK
| 354 students
315 La Clede Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61102, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61102, IL include Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter, Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion and Ellis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61102?
6 public schools are located in 61102.
What percentage of students in 61102 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 61102 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61102?
61102 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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