For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,551 students in Rockford, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Rockford, IL is Montessori Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockford, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rockford, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Gr: PK | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
512 Fairview Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8400
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8400
Gr: PK | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Gr: PK | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Gr: PK | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rockford, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4949 Marion Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2830
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2830
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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%
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Gr: 3-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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
730 Lincoln Park Bld
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Gr: PK | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
315 Summit St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 966-3385
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 966-3385
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
623 15th St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2190
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2190
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
1907 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-7240
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-7240
Gr: 9-10 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2430
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2430
Gr: 1-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
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%
Page Park School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Gr: 1-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
2729 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Minority enrollment: 65%
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
315 La Clede Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
1520 Post Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3795
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3795
Gr: 1-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Wilson Aspire (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Gr: 3-12
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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rockford, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockford, IL include Montessori Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rockford?
5 public preschools are located in Rockford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford?
Rockford public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).