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Rockford Lutheran School Photo - Junior High Orchestra

Best Winnebago County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 private schools serving 5,868 students in Winnebago County, IL (there are , serving 43,614 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Winnebago County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Winnebago County, IL include Rockford Christian Schools, Rockford Boylan Catholic High School, and Holy Family Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $6,605, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,512.
59% of private schools in Winnebago County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Winnebago County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christian Life Schools
(Assembly of God)
(2)
5950 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
4407 Highcrest Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-5331
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Lydia Urban Academy-rockford
(Christian)
2323 S 6th St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-0039
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy
Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy Photo - OLSHA Preschool
Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
(5)
3445 Elmwood Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 399-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Rockford Boylan Catholic High School
Rockford Boylan Catholic High School Photo - Boylan Catholic HS Main Entrance
(Catholic)
4000 Saint Francis Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 877-0531
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rockford Christian Schools
(Christian)
(3)
1401 N Bell School Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 391-8006
Gr: PK-12 | 803 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rockford Iqra' School
Rockford Iqra' School Photo - 3rd grade
5925 Darlene Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 397-6899
Gr: PK-10 | 116 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Rockford Lutheran Academy
Rockford Lutheran Academy Photo
(Other Lutheran)
4700 Augustana Drive
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-4947
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9
Rockford Lutheran School
Rockford Lutheran School Photo - Junior High Orchestra
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
3411 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
Gr: PK-12 | 748 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Bridget School
(Catholic)
604 Clifford Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-8255
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Rita School
(Catholic)
6284 Valley Knoll Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 398-3466
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Avg. class size: 22 students
220 S Lyford Rd
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 670-5249
Gr: Inquire with school | 3 students
Alpine Academy
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(1)
5001 Forest View Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8894
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Alpine Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
325 North Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
Berean Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
5626 Safford Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 962-4841
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7424 North 2nd Street
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 633-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Baptist Academy
Cornerstone Baptist Academy Photo - In pursuit of excellence in education, the mission of Cathedral Baptist School is to assist parents by helping equip students to embrace truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.
(Baptist)
5622 35th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-3883
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
East Riverside KinderCare
East Riverside KinderCare Photo - Our infants are busy working on problem solving and hand-eye coordination with the stacking rings in the classroom.
Daycare / Preschool
6473 East Riverside Blvd.
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 636-2200
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Maray Drive KinderCare
Maray Drive KinderCare Photo - Events like Muffins with Mom are a way to keep our families engaged with what we have going on in our center!
Daycare / Preschool
4345 Maray Dr.
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-9090
Gr: NS-PK
Montessori 草榴社区 Academy
Montessori School
(3)
8101 Sayer Rd
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 332-8101
Gr: PK-9 | 137 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 6
Northridge KinderCare
Northridge KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
3890 Northridge Dr.
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-7887
Gr: NS-PK
Rockford KinderCare
Rockford KinderCare Photo - Front of Building
Daycare / Preschool
308 N. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-2800
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ryan Jury Child Development Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
122 Williams Park
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-9501
Gr: NS | 13 students
St. Paul Cogic Academy
(Church of God in Christ)
1001 Bishop Washington Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 965-4308
Gr: NS-5 | 25 students
Spectrum School
Spectrum School Photo - Julia reading the book "Alma" to our Early and Intermediate classes!
(3)
4848 Turner Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Gr: PK-9 | 138 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Walter Lawson Childrens Home
Special Education School
1820 Walter Lawson Dr
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-6636
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Winnebago County, Illinois

Winnebago County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6413 Forest Hills Road
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-1489
Gr: NS-7 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4312 20th Street
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-4483
Gr: 5 | 10 students
5301 E Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 209-2629
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students
7007 Flora Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 968-3243
Gr: PK-9 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2300 North Bell Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 968-2288
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
409 N 1st St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 962-8515
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
St. Paul Lutheran School (Closed 2017)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
811 Locust St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 963-5435
Gr: NS-8 | 82 students
1231 N Court St
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 963-3620
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
320 Elmwood Ave
South Beloit, IL 61080
(779) 475-0560
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students

Overview

This County (Winnebago County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
29 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,868 Students
252,125 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
476 Teachers
18,878 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1280
(Out of 1600)
1258
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,605
$12,512
Average Summer Program Cost
$215
$943
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,620
$3,872
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$1.7 million
$49.13 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.66
# American Indian Students
13 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
278 Students
10,504 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
496 Students
25,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
10%
# Black Students
295 Students
21,075 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
3,390 Students
129,117 Students
% White Students
56%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,532 Students
65,546 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Winnebago County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Winnebago County, IL include Rockford Christian Schools, Rockford Boylan Catholic High School, and Holy Family Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Winnebago County?
27 private schools are located in Winnebago County.
How much do private schools cost in Winnebago County?
The average tuition cost is $6,605, which is lower than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,512.
How diverse are private schools in Winnebago County?
Winnebago County private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Winnebago County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Winnebago County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Winnebago County?
59% of private schools in Winnebago County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Winnebago County are often viewed compared to one another?

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