#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Rockford, IL
Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Rockford
Rockford, IL
A+Overall grade86 students6 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Rockford, IL
Private schools in Rockford, IL with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 10 of 10 schools.
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Rockford, IL
Alpine Academy
Lutheran (ELCA) school · Grades Pre-K–7
Serving families in Rockford since at least 2011
Rockford, IL
A+Overall grade80 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Rockford, IL
Rockford Iqra' School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Rockford, IL
AOverall grade109 students7 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Rockford, IL
Keith Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Rockford, IL
AOverall grade195 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Rockford, IL
Holy Family Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Rockford since at least 2011
Rockford, IL
AOverall grade321 students13 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in Rockford, IL
Cathedral Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Rockford since at least 2011
Rockford, IL
AOverall grade94 students9 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Elementary Schools in Rockford, IL
Berean Baptist Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Rockford since at least 2011
Rockford, IL
B+Overall grade124 students11 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Elementary Schools in Rockford, IL
Rockford Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Rockford
Rockford, IL
BOverall grade695 students13 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Elementary Schools in Rockford, IL
Rockford Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
91% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Rockford, IL
BOverall grade639 students13 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Elementary Schools in Rockford, IL
Christian Life Schools
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Rockford, IL
B-Overall grade363 students15 students per teacher
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