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Private schools in Winnebago County, IL with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 11 of 11 schools.
#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Winnebago County, IL
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Rockford
Rockford, IL
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Winnebago County, IL
Lutheran (ELCA) school · Grades Pre-K–7
Serving families in Rockford since at least 2011
Rockford, IL
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Winnebago County, IL
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Rockford, IL
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Winnebago County, IL
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Rockford, IL
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Winnebago County, IL
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Rockford since at least 2011
Rockford, IL
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in Winnebago County, IL
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Rockford since at least 2011
Rockford, IL
#7 Best Private Elementary Schools in Winnebago County, IL
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Rockford since at least 2011
Rockford, IL
#8 Best Private Elementary Schools in Winnebago County, IL
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Loves Park since at least 2011
Loves Park, IL
#9 Best Private Elementary Schools in Winnebago County, IL
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Rockford
Rockford, IL
#10 Best Private Elementary Schools in Winnebago County, IL
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
91% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Rockford, IL
#11 Best Private Elementary Schools in Winnebago County, IL
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Rockford, IL
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