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Best Elementary Schools in ROCKFORD, IL
2026 List

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We collect the data from government agencies and also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others.. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Best Elementary Schools in ROCKFORD, IL
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Rockford Public Schools District 205 serves about 11,000 elementary students across 31 schools, with a student–teacher ratio near 15:1. ELA proficiency sits at just 17.9%, while math is even lower (~12%)—well below state benchmarks.
Chronic absenteeism is significant at 38.3%, though schools like Thurgood Marshall achieved a standout 82% reading proficiency, and Haskell logged only 14.6% absenteeism. The district uses targeted literacy frameworks and attendance-focused school-level strategies to improve outcomes. With data-led instruction and replicable models of high-performing schools, Rockford is making measured progress toward equitable elementary education.You can explore the best elementary schools in Illinois here.
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