For the 2024-25 school year, there are 91 public schools serving 43,310 students in Winnebago County, IL (there are 31 private schools, serving 6,117 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Winnebago County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Winnebago County, IL are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Winnebago County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winnebago County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4704 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3370
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3370
Grades: 1-4
| 365 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thurgood Marshall School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Willowbrook Middle School
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
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
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
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Stone Creek School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11633 S Gate Rd
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Grades: 2-3
| 343 students
Rank: #66.
Summit Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(779) 771-6392
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(779) 771-6392
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Stephen Mack Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11810 Old River Rd
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2611
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2611
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #88.
Hononegah Chd High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Salem St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5008
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5008
Grades: 9-12
| 1,891 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Durand Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Shirland C C School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 99
Shirland, IL 61079
(815) 629-2000
Shirland, IL 61079
(815) 629-2000
Grades: K-8
| 105 students
Rank: #1111.
Roscoe Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6121 Elevator Rd
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1212.
Whitman Post Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1060 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Grades: 3-5
| 510 students
Rank: #1313.
Pecatonica High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 419
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #1414.
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 419
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
Rank: #1515.
Kinnikinnick School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5410 Pine Ln
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Grades: 4-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1616.
Pecatonica Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 419
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Grades: PK-4
| 322 students
Rank: #1717.
Winnebago Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 N Elida St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2364
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2364
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #1818.
Olson Park Elementary School
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
| 343 students
Rank: #1919.
Durand High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Jean Mcnair Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-1607
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-1607
Grades: 3-5
| 275 students
Rank: #2222.
Winnebago High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #2323.
Ralston Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Ralston Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4505
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4505
Grades: 1-6
| 284 students
Rank: #2424.
Auburn High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5110 Auburn St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3300
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,936 students
Rank: #2525.
Brookview Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1750 Madron Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2492
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2492
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #2626.
Blackhawk Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 Blackhawk Blvd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-4001
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-4001
Grades: 5-6
| 121 students
Rank: #2727.
Montessori Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Grades: PK-8
| 610 students
Rank: #2828.
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
| 501 students
Rank: #2929.
Summit Academy 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: #3030.
Durand Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Grades: 7-8
| 79 students
Rank: #3131.
Machesney Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8615 N 2nd St
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4509
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4509
Grades: 1-6
| 344 students
Rank: #3232.
Harlem High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9229 N Alpine Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4511
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,875 students
Rank: #3333.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6754 Armer Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 332-4938
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 332-4938
Grades: K-5
| 639 students
Rank: #3434.
Harlem Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
735 Windsor Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4510
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4510
Grades: 7-8
| 957 students
Rank: #3535.
Loves Park Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
344 Grand Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4501
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4501
Grades: 1-6
| 351 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 2023)
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 schools in Winnebago County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Winnebago County, IL include Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall School and Willowbrook Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Winnebago County?
91 public schools are located in Winnebago County.
What percentage of students in Winnebago County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Winnebago County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago County?
Winnebago County public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Winnebago County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Winnebago County include: Clifford P Carlson Elementary School vs. Spring Creek Elementary School, Conklin Elementary School vs. West View Elementary School, Ellis Elementary School vs. Lewis Lemon Elementary School
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