For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,017 students in 61107, IL (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,126 public students). 39% of all K-12 students in 61107, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 61107, IL include Rockford Lutheran Academy, Holy Family Catholic School, and Rockford Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in 61107, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked 61107 Illinois Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
4407 Highcrest Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-5331
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-5331
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1401 N Bell School Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 391-8006
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 Lutheran Academy![Rockford Lutheran Academy Photo Rockford Lutheran Academy Photo]()

(Other Lutheran)
4700 Augustana Drive
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-4947
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-4947
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9
Alpine Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
325 North Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Rockford KinderCare![Rockford KinderCare Photo - Front of Building Rockford KinderCare Photo - Front of Building]()

Daycare / Preschool
308 N. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-2800
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-2800
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4848 Turner Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Gr: PK-9 | 138 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
61107, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. James Catholic School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
409 N 1st St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 962-8515
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 962-8515
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 61107, IL?
The top ranked private schools in 61107, IL include Rockford Lutheran Academy, Holy Family Catholic School, and Rockford Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in 61107?
8 private schools are located in 61107.
How diverse are private schools in 61107?
61107 private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 61107 go to private school?
39% of all K-12 students in 61107 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 61107?
50% of private schools in 61107 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Seventh Day Adventist).
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