For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 591 students in 61103, IL (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,046 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in 61103, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in 61103, IL is Rockford Boylan Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in 61103, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked 61103 Illinois Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rockford Boylan Catholic High School ![Rockford Boylan Catholic High School Photo - Boylan Catholic HS Main Entrance Rockford Boylan Catholic High School Photo - Boylan Catholic HS Main Entrance]()

(Catholic)
4000 Saint Francis Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 877-0531
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 877-0531
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
61103, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Bernadette Catholic School (Closed 2018)
(Catholic)
2300 North Bell Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 968-2288
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 968-2288
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
St. Peter Cathedral (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
1231 N Court St
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 963-3620
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 963-3620
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 61103, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 61103, IL is Rockford Boylan Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in 61103?
1 private schools are located in 61103.
What percentage of students in 61103 go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in 61103 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61103?
100% of private schools in 61103 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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