For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 777 students in 61101, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61101, IL are Galapagos Rockford Charter School and Kennedy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61101 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61101, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61101, IL Public Middle 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 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4880
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4880
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 61101, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61101, IL include Galapagos Rockford Charter School and Kennedy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61101?
2 public middle schools are located in 61101.
What is the racial composition of students in 61101?
61101 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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