Winnebago County Public Schools

Winnebago County, Illinois

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

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

43,310

students

School Districts

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

in Winnebago County

Reported Enrollment

43,310

87 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary49

Middle16

High16

Other10

13 School Districts in Winnebago County

Rockford SD 205

Harlem UD 122

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

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Public schools in Winnebago County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Jefferson High School	Profile	Rockford SD 205	Rockford, 61109City: Midsize	9–12	High	2,114
Guilford High School	Profile	Rockford SD 205	Rockford, 61114City: Midsize	9–12	High	2,071
Auburn High School	Profile	Rockford SD 205	Rockford, 61101City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,936
Hononegah CHD High School	Profile	Hononegah CHD 207	Rockton, 61072Suburb: Small	9–12	High	1,891
Harlem High School	Profile	Harlem UD 122	Machesney Park, 61115Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,875
Rockford East High School	Profile	Rockford SD 205	Rockford, 61108City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,718
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad	Profile	Rockford SD 205	Rockford, 61102City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	1,051
Eisenhower Middle School	Profile	Rockford SD 205	Rockford, 61107City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	961
Harlem Middle School	Profile	Harlem UD 122	Loves Park, 61111Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	957
West Middle School	Record	Rockford SD 205	Rockford, 61103City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	849
Bernard W Flinn Middle School	Record	Rockford SD 205	Rockford, 61108City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	830
Abraham Lincoln Middle School	Record	Rockford SD 205	Rockford, 61104City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	699
Cherry Valley Elementary School	Record	Rockford SD 205	Rockford, 61109Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	639
Whitehead Elem School	Record	Rockford SD 205	Rockford, 61108City: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	638
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion	Record	Rockford SD 205	Rockford, 61102City: Midsize	KG–8	Primary	636
Montessori Elementary School	Record	Rockford SD 205	Rockford, 61107Suburb: Large	PK–8	Primary	610
Roscoe Middle School	Record	Kinnikinnick CCSD 131	Roscoe, 61073Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	577
Constance Lane Elementary School	Record	Rockford SD 205	Rockford, 61104City: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	573
Riverdahl Elem School	Record	Rockford SD 205	Rockford, 61109City: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	561
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center	Record	Harlem UD 122	Machesney Park, 61115Suburb: Large	PK–KG	Primary	553

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

Record6–8Middle849 students

Bernard W Flinn Middle School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61108 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle830 students

Abraham Lincoln Middle School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61104 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle699 students

Cherry Valley Elementary School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61109 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary639 students

Whitehead Elem School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61108 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary638 students

Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61102 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–8Primary636 students

Montessori Elementary School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61107 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–8Primary610 students

Roscoe Middle School

Kinnikinnick CCSD 131

Roscoe, 61073 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle577 students

Constance Lane Elementary School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61104 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary573 students

Riverdahl Elem School

Rockford SD 205

Rockford, 61109 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary561 students

Donald C Parker Early Educ Center

Harlem UD 122

Machesney Park, 61115 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–KGPrimary553 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Winnebago County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

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Primary schools

Clark Elementary School
County of Winnebago SD 320
Record
Grades
PK–1
Location
South Beloit, 61080
Enrollment
185 students
Listed on this county directory
Riverview Elementary School
County of Winnebago SD 320
Record
Grades
2–4
Location
South Beloit, 61080
Enrollment
207 students
Listed on this county directory
Durand Elem School
Durand CUSD 322
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Durand, 61024
Enrollment
265 students
Listed on this county directory
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
Harlem UD 122
Record
Grades
PK–KG
Location
Machesney Park, 61115
Enrollment
553 students
Listed on this county directory
Loves Park Elem School
Harlem UD 122
Record
Grades
1–6
Location
Loves Park, 61111
Enrollment
351 students
Listed on this county directory
Machesney Elem School
Harlem UD 122
Record
Grades
1–6
Location
Machesney Park, 61115
Enrollment
344 students
Listed on this county directory
Maple Elem School
Harlem UD 122
Record
Grades
1–6
Location
Loves Park, 61111
Enrollment
410 students
Listed on this county directory
Marquette Elem School
Harlem UD 122
Record
Grades
1–3
Location
Machesney Park, 61115
Enrollment
289 students
Listed on this county directory
Olson Park Elem School
Harlem UD 122
Record
Grades
1–6
Location
Machesney Park, 61115
Enrollment
343 students
Listed on this county directory
Ralston Elem School
Harlem UD 122
Record
Grades
1–6
Location
Machesney Park, 61115
Enrollment
284 students
Listed on this county directory
Rock Cut Elem School
Harlem UD 122
Record
Grades
1–6
Location
Loves Park, 61111
Enrollment
407 students
Listed on this county directory
Windsor Elem School
Harlem UD 122
Record
Grades
1–6
Location
Loves Park, 61111
Enrollment
365 students
Listed on this county directory
Kinnikinnick School
Kinnikinnick CCSD 131
Record
Grades
4–5
Location
Roscoe, 61073
Enrollment
378 students
Listed on this county directory
Ledgewood Elem School
Kinnikinnick CCSD 131
Record
Grades
PK–1
Location
Roscoe, 61073
Enrollment
426 students
Listed on this county directory
Stone Creek School
Kinnikinnick CCSD 131
Record
Grades
2–3
Location
Roscoe, 61073
Enrollment
343 students
Listed on this county directory
Pecatonica Elem School
Pecatonica CUSD 321
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Pecatonica, 61063
Enrollment
322 students
Listed on this county directory
Prairie Hill Elem School
Prairie Hill CCSD 133
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
South Beloit, 61080
Enrollment
477 students
Listed on this county directory
Arthur Froberg Elem School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61109
Enrollment
435 students
Listed on this county directory
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Rockford, 61102
Enrollment
636 students
Listed on this county directory
Brookview Elem School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61107
Enrollment
470 students
Listed on this county directory
C Henry Bloom Elem School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61107
Enrollment
410 students
Listed on this county directory
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61109
Enrollment
639 students
Listed on this county directory
Clifford P Carlson Elem School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61114
Enrollment
347 students
Listed on this county directory
Conklin Elem School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61101
Enrollment
433 students
Listed on this county directory
Constance Lane Elementary School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61104
Enrollment
573 students
Listed on this county directory
Ellis Elementary School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61102
Enrollment
401 students
Listed on this county directory
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Rockford, 61101
Enrollment
365 students
Listed on this county directory
Gregory Elem School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61108
Enrollment
425 students
Listed on this county directory
Haskell Elementary School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61103
Enrollment
278 students
Listed on this county directory
Jackson Charter School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61107
Enrollment
231 students
Listed on this county directory
Julia Lathrop Elem School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61102
Enrollment
295 students
Listed on this county directory
Lewis Lemon Elementary
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61101
Enrollment
339 students
Listed on this county directory
Maud E Johnson Elem School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61107
Enrollment
391 students
Listed on this county directory
McIntosh Elementary
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61101
Enrollment
333 students
Listed on this county directory
Montessori Elementary School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Rockford, 61107
Enrollment
610 students
Listed on this county directory
R K Welsh Elem School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61103
Enrollment
435 students
Listed on this county directory
Riverdahl Elem School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61109
Enrollment
561 students
Listed on this county directory
Rolling Green
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61108
Enrollment
486 students
Listed on this county directory
Spring Creek Elem School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61114
Enrollment
501 students
Listed on this county directory
Swan Hillman Elem School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61109
Enrollment
543 students
Listed on this county directory
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
1–4
Location
Rockford, 61103
Enrollment
365 students
Listed on this county directory
Washington Elementary School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61102
Enrollment
485 students
Listed on this county directory
West View Elem School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61103
Enrollment
420 students
Listed on this county directory
Whitehead Elem School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Rockford, 61108
Enrollment
638 students
Listed on this county directory
Rockton Elem School
Rockton SD 140
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Rockton, 61072
Enrollment
545 students
Listed on this county directory
Whitman Post Elem School
Rockton SD 140
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Rockton, 61072
Enrollment
510 students
Listed on this county directory
Shirland C C School
Shirland CCSD 134
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Shirland, 61079
Enrollment
105 students
Listed on this county directory
Dorothy Simon Elem School
Winnebago CUSD 323
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Winnebago, 61088
Enrollment
302 students
Listed on this county directory
Jean McNair Elementary School
Winnebago CUSD 323
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Winnebago, 61088
Enrollment
275 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Blackhawk Elementary School
County of Winnebago SD 320
Record
Grades
5–6
Location
South Beloit, 61080
Enrollment
121 students
Listed on this county directory
South Beloit Jr High School
County of Winnebago SD 320
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
South Beloit, 61080
Enrollment
144 students
Listed on this county directory
Durand Jr High School
Durand CUSD 322
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
Durand, 61024
Enrollment
79 students
Listed on this county directory
Harlem Middle School
Harlem UD 122
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
Loves Park, 61111
Enrollment
957 students
Roscoe Middle School
Kinnikinnick CCSD 131
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Roscoe, 61073
Enrollment
577 students
Listed on this county directory
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
Pecatonica CUSD 321
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
Pecatonica, 61063
Enrollment
285 students
Listed on this county directory
Willowbrook Middle School
Prairie Hill CCSD 133
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
South Beloit, 61080
Enrollment
296 students
Listed on this county directory
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Rockford, 61104
Enrollment
699 students
Listed on this county directory
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Rockford, 61108
Enrollment
830 students
Listed on this county directory
Eisenhower Middle School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Rockford, 61107
Enrollment
961 students
Kennedy Middle School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Rockford, 61101
Enrollment
380 students
Listed on this county directory
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Rockford, 61102
Enrollment
1,051 students
Thurgood Marshall School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
Rockford, 61103
Enrollment
482 students
Listed on this county directory
West Middle School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Rockford, 61103
Enrollment
849 students
Listed on this county directory
Stephen Mack Middle School
Rockton SD 140
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Rockton, 61072
Enrollment
547 students
Listed on this county directory
Winnebago Middle School
Winnebago CUSD 323
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Winnebago, 61088
Enrollment
298 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Career Educ Assoc of N Central IL
Boone/Winnebago ROE
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Loves Park, 61111
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Summit Academy ALOP
Boone/Winnebago ROE
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Machesney Pk, 61115
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Summit Academy RSSP
Boone/Winnebago ROE
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Machesney Pk, 61115
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Summit Academy TAOEP
Boone/Winnebago ROE
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Machesney Pk, 61115
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
South Beloit Sr High School
County of Winnebago SD 320
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
South Beloit, 61080
Enrollment
246 students
Listed on this county directory
Durand High School
Durand CUSD 322
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Durand, 61024
Enrollment
164 students
Listed on this county directory
Harlem High School
Harlem UD 122
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Machesney Park, 61115
Enrollment
1,875 students
Hononegah CHD High School
Hononegah CHD 207
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Rockton, 61072
Enrollment
1,891 students
Pecatonica High School
Pecatonica CUSD 321
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Pecatonica, 61063
Enrollment
290 students
Listed on this county directory
Auburn High School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Rockford, 61101
Enrollment
1,936 students
Guilford High School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Rockford, 61114
Enrollment
2,071 students
Jefferson High School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Rockford, 61109
Enrollment
2,114 students
Rockford East High School
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Rockford, 61108
Enrollment
1,718 students
Roosevelt Center
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Rockford, 61103
Enrollment
63 students
Listed on this county directory
Winnebago Co Detention Center
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Rockford, 61103
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Winnebago High School
Winnebago CUSD 323
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Winnebago, 61088
Enrollment
412 students
Listed on this county directory

Other schools

Dolan Ctr Maryville Farm Campus
Durand CUSD 322
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
Durand, 61024
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Beyer Early Childhood Center
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
PK
Location
Rockford, 61104
Enrollment
497 students
Listed on this county directory
Fairview Early Childhood Center
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
PK
Location
Rockford, 61108
Enrollment
523 students
Listed on this county directory
Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
Rockford, 61102
Enrollment
233 students
Listed on this county directory
Summerdale Early Childhood Center
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
PK
Location
Rockford, 61101
Enrollment
473 students
Listed on this county directory
Wm Nashold Early Childhood Center
Rockford SD 205
Record
Grades
PK
Location
Rockford, 61109
Enrollment
517 students
Listed on this county directory
WCSEC-Intermediate Instruc Prgrm
Winnebago County Spec Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Rockton, 61072
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
WCSEC-Primary Instructional Prgrm
Winnebago County Spec Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Rockton, 61072
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
WCSEC-Soc Emotnl Learn Found-Elem
Winnebago County Spec Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Rockton, 61072
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
WCSEC-Soc Emtlnl Learn Found-MS P
Winnebago County Spec Educ Coop
Record
Grades
Grades not reported
Location
Roscoe, 61073
Enrollment
Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory

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.

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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.