For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 374 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 92% 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 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
61101, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Page Park School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Gr: 1-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Wilson Aspire (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Gr: 3-12
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 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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