For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 530 students in 61071, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 61071, IL are Regional Center For Change Alop, Rock Falls Township High School and Thome Educational School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 61071 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61071, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61071 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rock Falls Township High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61071, IL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Regional Center For Change Alop
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Rock Falls Township High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 12th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3886
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3886
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Thome Educational School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1026
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1026
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Center For Change
Alternative School
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 61071, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 61071, IL include Regional Center For Change Alop, Rock Falls Township High School and Thome Educational School.
How many public high schools are located in 61071?
4 public high schools are located in 61071.
What is the racial composition of students in 61071?
61071 public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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