📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
13 Rated Districts in the Rockford, IL Metro Area
IAR 2023–24 · percentile among Illinois districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133 | South Beloit | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #2 | Hononegah Community High School District 207 | Rockton | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #3 | Rockton School District 140 | Rockton | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #4 | Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131 | Roscoe | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #5 | Shirland Community Consolidated School District 134 | Shirland | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #6 | Durand Community Unit School District 322 | Durand | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #7 | Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321 | Pecatonica | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #8 | North Boone Community Unit School District 200 | Poplar Grove | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #9 | Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 | Winnebago | 5/10 Average | 46th |
| #10 | Harlem Unit School District 122 | Machesney Park | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #11 | Belvidere Consolidated Unit School District 100 | Belvidere | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #12 | County of Winnebago SD 320 | South Beloit | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #13 | Rockford School District 205 | Rockford | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
Best School Districts in the Rockford, IL Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from IAR 2023–24 (Illinois) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Rockford, IL metro area? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in the Rockford, IL metro area, the highest-rated is Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133 (South Beloit), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 96th percentile of Illinois districts on IAR 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.