For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 384 students in 61101, IL.
The top-ranked public charter school in 61101, IL is Galapagos Rockford Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 61101 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 61101, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best 61101, IL Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 61101, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 61101, IL include Galapagos Rockford Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 61101?
1 public charter schools are located in 61101.
What is the racial composition of students in 61101?
61101 public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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