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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Rockford Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 991 students in Rockford, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Rockford, OH are Parkway Elementary School, Parkway Middle School and Parkway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockford, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Rockford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Rockford, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Buckeye St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Parkway Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Buckeye St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Gr: 5-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Parkway High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Buckeye St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer County Head Start
833 S Main St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 586-8300
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Rockford, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Rockford, OH include Parkway Elementary School, Parkway Middle School and Parkway High School.
How many public schools are located in Rockford?
4 public schools are located in Rockford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford?
Rockford public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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