For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,260 students in 61101, IL (there are , serving 298 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 61101, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61101, IL are Auburn High School, Galapagos Rockford Charter School and Conklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61101 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61101, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61101, IL 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Auburn High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5110 Auburn St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3300
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,985 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Galapagos Rockford Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2605 School St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7946
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7946
Gr: K-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Conklin Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Halsted Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4860
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4860
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lewis Lemon Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1993 Mulberry St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 967-8000
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 967-8000
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mcintosh Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3275
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3275
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4880
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4880
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Gr: PK | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
61101, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Page Park School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Gr: 1-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Wilson Aspire (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61101, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61101, IL include Auburn High School, Galapagos Rockford Charter School and Conklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61101?
7 public schools are located in 61101.
What percentage of students in 61101 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 61101 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61101?
61101 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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