Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy Photo - OLSHA Preschool

Best Rockford Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 17 private elementary schools serving 4,493 students in Rockford, IL.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rockford, IL include Rockford Christian Schools, Christian Life Schools, and Holy Family Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
71% of private elementary schools in Rockford, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Rockford Private Elementary Schools (2025)

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
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 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. Rita School
(Catholic)
6284 Valley Knoll Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 398-3466
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Avg. class size: 22 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 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beautiful Beginnings
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Berean Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
5626 Safford Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 962-4841
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Montessori Private 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
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Rockford, Illinois

Rockford, Illinois Private 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

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, Christian Life Schools, and Holy Family Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Rockford?
17 private elementary schools are located in Rockford.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Rockford?
Rockford 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?
71% of private elementary schools in Rockford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Rockford are often viewed compared to one another?

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