For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,986 students in 61103, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61103, IL are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall School and Haskell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61103 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61103, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61103, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4704 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3370
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3370
Gr: 1-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Thurgood Marshall School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Haskell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Maple St
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3355
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3355
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
West View Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Halsted Rd
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 654-4945
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 654-4945
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
R K Welsh Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Huffman Blvd
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3260
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3260
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
West Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3200
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Winnebago Co Detention Center
Alternative School
5350 Northrock Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 516-2980
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 516-2980
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 61103, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61103, IL include Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall School and Haskell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61103?
7 public elementary schools are located in 61103.
What is the racial composition of students in 61103?
61103 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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