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Best Rockford Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 7,220 students in Rockford, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rockford, IL are Thurgood Marshall School, Montessori Elementary School and Eisenhower Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockford, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Rockford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Rockford, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3525 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2450
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4029 Prairie Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100
Gr: K-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1506 Clover Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-4100
Gr: K-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Ohio Pkwy
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Galapagos Rockford Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2605 School St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7946
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
West Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Ogilby Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 489-5509
Gr: 6-8 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4880
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Winnebago Co Detention Center
Alternative School
5350 Northrock Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 516-2980
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rockford, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rockford, IL include Thurgood Marshall School, Montessori Elementary School and Eisenhower Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rockford?
12 public middle schools are located in Rockford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford?
Rockford public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Rockford are often viewed compared to one another?

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