Best elementary schools in Rockford (2025)

Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 28 schools in Rockford, Illinois. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.

1
80
Thurgood Marshall ElementaryRockford · Public Elementary88% Math proficiency · 374 students
2
33
Spring Creek Elem SchoolRockford · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 523 students
3
30
Brookview Elem SchoolRockford · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 484 students
4
26
Montessori Elementary SchoolRockford · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 660 students
5
26
Galapagos Rockford Charter SchRockford · Charter Elementary17% Math proficiency · 384 students
6
26
Legacy Acad of Excellence CharterRockford · Charter Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 234 students
7
25
Arthur Froberg Elem SchoolRockford · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 426 students
8
21
Jackson Charter SchoolRockford · Charter Elementary0.5% Math proficiency · 243 students
9
20
Rolling GreenRockford · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 505 students
10
19
Maud E Johnson Elem SchoolRockford · Public Elementary10% Math proficiency · 425 students
11
19
Cherry Valley Elementary SchoolRockford · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 676 students
12
19
Haskell Elementary SchoolRockford · Public Elementary2.5% Math proficiency · 301 students
13
16
Conklin Elem SchoolRockford · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 372 students
14
16
Clifford P Carlson Elem SchoolRockford · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 390 students
15
15
Gregory Elem SchoolRockford · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 418 students
16
14
Ellis Elementary SchoolRockford · Public Elementary0.5% Math proficiency · 457 students
17
14
Swan Hillman Elem SchoolRockford · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 581 students
18
12
Barbour Two-Way Lang ImmersionRockford · Public Elementary8% Math proficiency · 628 students
19
12
Julia Lathrop Elem SchoolRockford · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 357 students
20
12
Whitehead Elem SchoolRockford · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 678 students
21
11
C Henry Bloom Elem SchoolRockford · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 426 students
22
11
West View Elem SchoolRockford · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 521 students
23
10
Constance Lane Elementary SchoolRockford · Public Elementary2.5% Math proficiency · 623 students
24
10
Washington Elementary SchoolRockford · Public Elementary4% Math proficiency · 523 students
25
9
Lewis Lemon ElementaryRockford · Public Elementary2.5% Math proficiency · 378 students
26
9
Riverdahl Elem SchoolRockford · Public Elementary6% Math proficiency · 535 students
27
8
McIntosh ElementaryRockford · Public Elementary2.5% Math proficiency · 398 students
28
8
R K Welsh Elem SchoolRockford · Public Elementary3% Math proficiency · 483 students

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Thurgood Marshall Elementary Rockford · Elementary · Grades 1–4	Public	80.0 Top 10%	88% Math proficiency	374
2	Spring Creek Elem School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	33.2 Lower 50%	33% Math proficiency	523
3	Brookview Elem School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	29.5 Lower 50%	33% Math proficiency	484
4	Montessori Elementary School Rockford · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	26.1 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	660
5	Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–8	Charter	25.9 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	384
6	Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–8	Charter	25.9 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	234
7	Arthur Froberg Elem School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	24.7 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	426
8	Jackson Charter School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Charter	20.5 Lower 50%	0.5% Math proficiency	243
9	Rolling Green Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	20.1 Lower 50%	14% Math proficiency	505
10	Maud E Johnson Elem School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	19.3 Lower 50%	10% Math proficiency	425
11	Cherry Valley Elementary School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	19.0 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	676
12	Haskell Elementary School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	19.0 Lower 50%	2.5% Math proficiency	301
13	Conklin Elem School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–6	Public	16.0 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	372
14	Clifford P Carlson Elem School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	15.8 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	390
15	Gregory Elem School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	15.0 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	418
16	Ellis Elementary School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	14.2 Lower 50%	0.5% Math proficiency	457
17	Swan Hillman Elem School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	13.5 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	581
18	Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–8	Public	12.2 Lower 50%	8% Math proficiency	628
19	Julia Lathrop Elem School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	11.8 Lower 50%	14% Math proficiency	357
20	Whitehead Elem School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	11.6 Lower 50%	11% Math proficiency	678
21	C Henry Bloom Elem School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	11.1 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	426
22	West View Elem School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	11.1 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	521
23	Constance Lane Elementary School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	10.0 Lower 50%	2.5% Math proficiency	623
24	Washington Elementary School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	10.0 Lower 50%	4% Math proficiency	523
25	Lewis Lemon Elementary Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	9.1 Lower 50%	2.5% Math proficiency	378
26	Riverdahl Elem School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	9.1 Lower 50%	6% Math proficiency	535
27	McIntosh Elementary Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	8.0 Lower 50%	2.5% Math proficiency	398
28	R K Welsh Elem School Rockford · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	7.9 Lower 50%	3% Math proficiency	483

Thurgood Marshall Elementary in Rockford leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Rockford with a Success Index (US) of 80.0. Of the 28 schools shown, 25 are public, 3 are charter.

For the full picture see the wider Illinois elementary schools rankings, every school on the Rockford page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.

Free academic assessment

Is your child on grade level in reading and math?

Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.

Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT

Frequently asked questions

What is the best elementary school in Rockford?

Thurgood Marshall Elementary in Rockford, Illinois ranks first among elementary schools in Rockford with a Success Index (US) of 80.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 374).

How are elementary schools in Rockford ranked?

Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.