For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,620 students in 61108, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 254 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 61108, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61108, IL are Gregory Elementary School, Rolling Green and Bernard W Flinn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61108 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61108, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61108, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gregory Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4820 Carol Ct
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2176
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2176
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Rolling Green
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3615 W Gate Pkwy
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2881
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2881
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Ohio Pkwy
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2800
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #44.
Rockford East High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2929 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2100
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,718 students
Rank: #55.
Whitehead Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2325 Ohio Pkwy
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2840
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2840
Grades: K-5
| 638 students
Rank: n/an/a
512 Fairview Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8400
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8400
Grades: PK
| 523 students
61108, Illinois 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61108, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61108, IL include Gregory Elementary School, Rolling Green and Bernard W Flinn Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 61108?
6 public schools are located in 61108.
What percentage of students in 61108 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 61108 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61108?
61108 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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