For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 231 students in 61102, IL.
The top ranked public charter school in 61102, IL is Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 61102 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 61102, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best 61102, IL Public Charter 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
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 charter schools in 61102, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 61102, IL include Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 61102?
1 public charter schools are located in 61102.
What is the racial composition of students in 61102?
61102 public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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