For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,880 students in 61071, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 101 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 61071, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61071, IL are Bi-county-jr High School Life Skills-rock, Rock Falls Middle School and Montmorency Ccsd #145. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61071 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61071, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61071, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bi-county-jr High School Life Skills-rock
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 12th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 626-2626
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 626-2626
Rank: #22.
Rock Falls Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 12th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 626-2626
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 626-2626
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Montmorency Ccsd #145
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9415 Hoover Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-6616
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Dixon Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 4th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4634
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4634
Gr: 3-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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
1901 8th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3356
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3356
Gr: K-2 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Rank: n/an/a
3505 Prophet Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Gr: PK | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61071, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61071, IL include Bi-county-jr High School Life Skills-rock, Rock Falls Middle School and Montmorency Ccsd #145.
How many public schools are located in 61071?
11 public schools are located in 61071.
What percentage of students in 61071 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 61071 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61071?
61071 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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