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Best 61101 Illinois Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 298 students in 61101, IL (there are 7 public schools, serving 4,342 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in 61101, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in 61101, IL is Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy.
67% of private schools in 61101, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 61101 Illinois Private Schools (2026-27)

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Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
3445 Elmwood Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 399-3021
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Beautiful Beginnings
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
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Berean Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Baptist
5626 Safford Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 962-4841
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61101, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

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Regents Christian Academy
Gr: PK-9 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
7007 Flora Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 968-3243
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St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 82 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
811 Locust St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 963-5435
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 61101, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 61101, IL is Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy.
How many private schools are located in 61101?
3 private schools are located in 61101.
What percentage of students in 61101 go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in 61101 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61101?
67% of private schools in 61101 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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