Rockford Iqra' School Photo - 3rd grade

Top 10 Best Rockford Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 private elementary schools serving 4,705 students in Rockford, IL.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rockford, IL include Rockford Christian Schools, Alpine Christian School and Christian Life Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
74% of private elementary schools in Rockford, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Rockford Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpine Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
325 North Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
Grades: PK-8
| 45 students
Christian Life Schools
(Assembly of God)
(2)
5950 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 798 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
4407 Highcrest Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-5331
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Grades: PK-12
| 236 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
Grades: PK-12
| 89 students
Rockford Christian Schools
(Christian)
(2)
1401 N Bell School Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 391-8006
Grades: PK-12
| 803 students
Rockford Iqra' School
Rockford Iqra' School Photo - 3rd grade
5925 Darlene Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 397-6899
Grades: PK-10
| 116 students
Rockford Lutheran Academy
Rockford Lutheran Academy Photo
(Other Lutheran)
4700 Augustana Drive
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-4947
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 748 students
St. Rita School
(Catholic)
6284 Valley Knoll Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 398-3466
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Alpine Academy
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(1)
5001 Forest View Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8894
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Beautiful Beginnings
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Berean Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
5626 Safford Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 962-4841
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
Cathedral Baptist School
Cathedral Baptist School 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
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
Montessori Private Academy
Montessori School
(3)
8101 Sayer Rd
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 332-8101
Grades: PK-9
| 137 students
North Love Christian
(Baptist)
5301 E Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 209-2629
Grades: PK-12
| 98 students
St. Bernadette Catholic School
St. Bernadette Catholic School Photo - St. Bernadette Catholic School, Rockford Illinois
(Catholic)
(3)
2300 North Bell Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 968-2288
Grades: PK-8
| 114 students
St. Paul Cogic Academy
(Church of God in Christ)
1001 Bishop Washington Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 965-4308
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-9
| 138 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Rockford, Illinois

Rockford, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6413 Forest Hills Road
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-1489
Grades: NS-7
| 64 students
4312 20th Street
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-4483
Grades: 5
| 10 students
7007 Flora Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 968-3243
Grades: PK-9
| 34 students
409 N 1st St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 962-8515
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
St. Paul Lutheran School (Closed 2017)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
811 Locust St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 963-5435
Grades: NS-8
| 82 students
1231 N Court St
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 963-3620
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Rockford, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rockford, IL include Rockford Christian Schools, Alpine Christian School and Christian Life Schools.
How many private elementary schools are located in Rockford, IL?
19 private elementary schools are located in Rockford, IL.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Rockford, IL?
Rockford, IL private elementary schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Rockford, IL?
74% of private elementary schools in Rockford, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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