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Spectrum School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–9

Rockford, IL

4848 Turner St, Rockford, IL 61107

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Serving families in Rockford since at least 2011

In Rockford, Illinois, Spectrum School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 9th grade. About 40 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 163 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–9
Students
40
Teachers
4.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 20 girls, 20 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 5.5 hours
School year
163 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of independent schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 33 independent schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    206’11–12153’13–14112’15–1684’17–1879’19–2064’21–2240’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K29
    K2
    19
    27
    32
    42
    52
    68
    74
    83
    91

    Student body

    White68%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Black10%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian3%

    Member of

    • National Association for the Education of Young Children

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    Questions about Spectrum School

    What grades does Spectrum School serve?

    Spectrum School serves grades Pre-K–9.

    How many students attend Spectrum School?

    About 40 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Spectrum School?

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