Rockford: Schools & Education
There are 45 public schools in Rockford. Jefferson High School is the largest at 2,114 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 27,442 students.
- ~3,278 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
45 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,278 residents per school. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (15)
Schools (45)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Rockford SD 205 |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 45 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 27,442 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,531 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.90 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 3 |
| Schools Count | 45 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (7)
Colleges (7)
| Nearest College · Name | Sauk Valley Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Dixon |
| Nearest College · Phone | (815) 288-5511 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 18.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Nordlof Center |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 118 North Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (815) 987-6660 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 61101 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3568 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 5 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (5)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 79 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 8 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 14 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12