Best Public Elementary Schools in 61101 (Rockford, IL) (2025-26)

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Best 61101 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,815 students in 61101, IL.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 61101, IL are Galapagos Rockford Charter School, Conklin Elementary School and Lewis Lemon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 61101 have an score of 4% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and score of 5% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61101, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61101, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
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2605 School St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7946

Gr: K-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #22.

Conklin Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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3003 Halsted Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4860

Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Lewis Lemon Elementary School

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1993 Mulberry St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 967-8000

Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Mcintosh Elementary School

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525 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3275

Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #55.

Kennedy Middle School

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
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520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4880

Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

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Page Park School (Closed 2013)

Special Education School

5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764

Gr: 1-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rockford Science & Technical Academy (Closed 2008)

520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721

Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Summerdale Elementary School (Closed 2012)

3320 Glenwood Ave
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

Gr: 3-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61101, IL?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 61101, IL include Galapagos Rockford Charter School, Conklin Elementary School and Lewis Lemon Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 61101?

5 public elementary schools are located in 61101.

What is the racial composition of students in 61101?

61101 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).