For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,147 students in 61109, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61109, IL are Cherry Valley Elementary School, Arthur Froberg Elementary School and Swan Hillman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61109 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61109, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61109, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6754 Armer Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 332-4938
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 332-4938
Gr: K-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Arthur Froberg Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4555 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2464
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2464
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Swan Hillman Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Green Dale Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2835
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2835
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Riverdahl Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3520 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2870
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2870
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
61109, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3051 Rotary Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Ceanci 150 Training Program High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
4151 Samuelson Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 921-1651
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 921-1651
Gr: 9-12
2128 New Milford School Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2446
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2446
Gr: 3-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
2729 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Minority enrollment: 65%
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Gr: 5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61109, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61109, IL include Cherry Valley Elementary School, Arthur Froberg Elementary School and Swan Hillman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61109?
4 public elementary schools are located in 61109.
What is the racial composition of students in 61109?
61109 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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