For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,925 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 average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61101, IL Public Elementary 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%
Rank: #22.
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-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
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 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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