For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,703 students in 61032, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 771 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 61032, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61032, IL are Center Elementary School, Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate and Blackhawk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61032 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61032, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61032, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
718 E Illinois St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1386 Kiwanis Dr
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0610
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0610
Gr: K-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Blackhawk Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S Blackhawk Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Gr: PK-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1717 W Eby St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0340
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0340
Gr: 5-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Freeport High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Moseley St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Freeport Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Gr: PK-4 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Laurel St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Gr: PK-4 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Career & Tech Educ Consortium
Vocational School
2037 W Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Freeport Alternative High School
Alternative School
1330 S Locust Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61032, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61032, IL include Center Elementary School, Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate and Blackhawk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61032?
11 public schools are located in 61032.
What percentage of students in 61032 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 61032 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61032?
61032 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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