For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,938 students in Rock Island, IL (there are , serving 622 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Rock Island, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Rock Island, IL are Eugene Field Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall Learning Center and Denkmann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Island, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Rock Island have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rock Island, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eugene Field Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 31st Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5935
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5935
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Thurgood Marshall Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Denkmann Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4101 22nd Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5922
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5922
Grades: K-6
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Earl H Hanson Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5930
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5930
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
Rank: #55.
Ridgewood Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Grades: PK-6
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 18th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5915
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5915
Grades: 7-8
| 484 students
Rank: #77.
Edison Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4141 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5920
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5920
Grades: 7-8
| 422 students
Rank: #88.
Rock Island High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 25th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5950
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,810 students
Rank: #99.
Ricms
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 16th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5995
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5995
Grades: PK-6
| 436 students
Rank: #1010.
Longfellow Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4198 7th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5975
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5975
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Rank: #1111.
Rock Island Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5970
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5970
Grades: PK-6
| 504 students
Rank: #1212.
Frances Willard Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2503 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5940
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5940
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
3530 38th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Grades: PK
| 383 students
Rock Island, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
3530 38th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Mlk A R T Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5944
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5944
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
2601 18th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5925
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5925
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rock Island, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Rock Island, IL include Eugene Field Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall Learning Center and Denkmann Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rock Island?
13 public schools are located in Rock Island.
What percentage of students in Rock Island go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Rock Island are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Island?
Rock Island public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rock Island are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rock Island include: Frances Willard Elementary School vs. Eugene Field Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary School vs. Frances Willard Elementary School, Denkmann Elementary School vs. Eugene Field Elementary School
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