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46 schools in Rockford

Illinois · Public K-12

Within Rockford, Illinois, 46 public K-12 schools teach roughly 28,467 students, an average of 619 per school.

4-year change in Rockford

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
28,467
+1,728 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
44
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
147,521
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
28,467
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
46
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Abraham Lincoln Middle SchoolMiddle06-08736
Arthur Froberg Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05426
Auburn High SchoolHigh09-121,957
Barbour Two-Way Lang ImmersionElementaryKG-08628
Bernard W Flinn Middle SchoolMiddle06-08807
Beyer Early Childhood CenterElementaryPK-PK497
Brookview Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05484
C Henry Bloom Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05426
Cherry Valley Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05676
Clifford P Carlson Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05390
College and Career Education CentHigh09-120
Conklin Elem SchoolElementaryKG-06372
Constance Lane Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05623
Eisenhower Middle SchoolMiddle06-08963
Ellis Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05457
Fairview Early Childhood CenterElementaryPK-PK538
Galapagos Rockford Charter SchElementaryKG-08384
Gregory Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05418
Guilford High SchoolHigh09-122,216
Haskell Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05301
Jackson Charter SchoolElementaryKG-05243
Jefferson High SchoolHigh09-122,173
Julia Lathrop Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05357
Kennedy Middle SchoolMiddle06-08393
Legacy Acad of Excellence CharterElementaryKG-08234
Lewis Lemon ElementaryElementaryKG-05378
Maud E Johnson Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05425
McIntosh ElementaryElementaryKG-05398
Montessori Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-08660
R K Welsh Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05483
Riverdahl Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05535
Rockford East High SchoolHigh09-121,719
Rockford Envrnmntl Science AcadMiddle06-081,108
Rolling GreenElementaryKG-05505
Roosevelt CenterHigh09-1260
Spring Creek Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05523
Summerdale Early Childhood CenterElementaryPK-PK460
Swan Hillman Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05581
Thurgood Marshall ElementaryElementary01-04374
Thurgood Marshall SchoolMiddle05-08514
Washington Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05523
West Middle SchoolMiddle06-08793
West View Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05521
Whitehead Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05678
Winnebago Co Detention CenterHigh06-120
Wm Nashold Early Childhood CenterElementaryPK-PK530

About Rockford

Rockford, Illinois is home to 46 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 28,467 students. By school count, it is a wide-reaching city.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 32 elementary, 7 middle, and 7 high.

Schools in Rockford average about 619 students each, 29% noticeably above the Illinois norm.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 28,467 students, increased 6% from the 26,739 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Rockford discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Rockford?
Rockford, Illinois has 46 public K-12 schools serving approximately 28,467 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Rockford?
Rockford has 32 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 7 high schools.
What is the largest public school in Rockford?
Guilford High School is the largest public school in Rockford by enrollment, with approximately 2,216 students.
What school districts serve Rockford?
Rockford public schools are operated by Rockford SD 205.
What grade levels do public schools in Rockford cover?
Public schools in Rockford serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Rockford?
3 of the 46 public schools in Rockford are charter schools.

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