Rockford: Schools & Education
There are 3 public schools in Rockford. Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet is the largest at 585 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 1,566 students.
- ~1,532 residents per school (vs Minnesota ~303).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,532 residents per school. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRIC |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,566 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 103 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 512 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 32.7% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | PCI Academy-Plymouth |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 11.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | PCI Academy-Plymouth |
| Nearest College · City | Plymouth |
| Nearest College · Phone | (515) 337-2907 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 11.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Rockford Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 8220 Cedar Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (763) 477-4216 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 55373 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1646 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 38.1% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12