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Winnebago County Public Schools

Winnebago County, Illinois

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

91

public schools

Total Enrollment

43,310

students

School Districts

13

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Winnebago County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Illinois; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Winnebago County has 13 district entries. Rockford SD 205 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 45 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 11 listed communities. Rockford has the most listed schools, with 45 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 49 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

9 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

91

in Winnebago County

Reported Enrollment

43,310

87 schools reporting

School Districts

13

districts

Charter Schools

3

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary49
Middle16
High16
Other10

13 School Districts in Winnebago County

Rockford SD 205

45 schools
27,442 students

Harlem UD 122

11 schools
6,178 students

Hononegah CHD 207

1 school
1,891 students

Kinnikinnick CCSD 131

4 schools
1,724 students

Rockton SD 140

3 schools
1,602 students

Winnebago CUSD 323

4 schools
1,287 students

County of Winnebago SD 320

5 schools
903 students

Pecatonica CUSD 321

3 schools
897 students

Prairie Hill CCSD 133

2 schools
773 students

Durand CUSD 322

4 schools
508 students

91 Public Schools in Winnebago County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 9 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 91 matching schools

Jefferson High School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61109 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,114 students

Guilford High School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61114 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,071 students

Auburn High School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61101 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,936 students

Hononegah CHD High School

Hononegah CHD 207

Rockton, 61072 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,891 students

Harlem High School

Harlem UD 122

Machesney Park, 61115 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,875 students

Rockford East High School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61108 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,718 students

Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61102 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,051 students

Eisenhower Middle School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61107 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle961 students

Harlem Middle School

Harlem UD 122

Loves Park, 61111 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–8Middle957 students

West Middle School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61103 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle849 students

Bernard W Flinn Middle School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61108 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle830 students

Abraham Lincoln Middle School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61104 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle699 students

Cherry Valley Elementary School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61109 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary639 students

Whitehead Elem School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61108 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary638 students

Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61102 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–8Primary636 students

Montessori Elementary School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61107 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–8Primary610 students

Roscoe Middle School

Kinnikinnick CCSD 131

Roscoe, 61073 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle577 students

Constance Lane Elementary School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61104 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary573 students

Riverdahl Elem School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61109 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary561 students

Donald C Parker Early Educ Center

Harlem UD 122

Machesney Park, 61115 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–KGPrimary553 students

Winnebago County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Winnebago County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Illinois. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Winnebago County public school directory?

The directory lists 91 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Winnebago County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Winnebago County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Winnebago County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 9 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Winnebago County?

Start with the 13 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Winnebago County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Winnebago County Education OverviewCounty school score: 45/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.