For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,053 students in 61114, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,666 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 61114, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61114, IL are Spring Creek Elementary School, Clifford P Carlson Elementary School and Guilford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61114 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61114, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61114, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Creek Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5222 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4960
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4960
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
Clifford P Carlson Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4015 Pepper Dr
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4955
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4955
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Guilford High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5620 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4870
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4870
Grades: 9-12
| 2,161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61114, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61114, IL include Spring Creek Elementary School, Clifford P Carlson Elementary School and Guilford High School.
How many public schools are located in 61114?
3 public schools are located in 61114.
What percentage of students in 61114 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 61114 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61114?
61114 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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