For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 861 students in Rockford, IL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Rockford, IL are Jackson Charter School, Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter and Galapagos Rockford Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockford, IL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in Rockford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Rockford, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Summit St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 316-0093
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 316-0093
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4029 Prairie Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100
Gr: K-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
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 Rockford, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Rockford, IL include Jackson Charter School, Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter and Galapagos Rockford Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Rockford?
3 public charter schools are located in Rockford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford?
Rockford public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Rockford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Rockford include: Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter vs. Jackson Charter School
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