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Montessori Elementary School

2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Montessori Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Montessori Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Montessori Elementary School's student population of 636 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

Montessori Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montessori Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1429 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
27%
27%
27%
30%
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
17%
28%
Black
17%
17%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montessori Elementary School's ranking?
Montessori Elementary School is ranked #1429 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Montessori Elementary School often compared to?
Montessori Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thurgood Marshall School, Spring Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Montessori Elementary School?
636 students attend Montessori Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Montessori Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montessori Elementary School?
Montessori Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Montessori Elementary School offer ?
Montessori Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Montessori Elementary School part of?
Montessori Elementary School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.

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Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
No School FALL BREAK
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
No School Spring Break
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
April 01, 2026 (Wednesday)

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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