Public schools in Rock Falls, IL
12 open public schools with an address in Rock Falls, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,880
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Rock Falls public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Rock Falls, IL: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,880 students, an average of 188 per school. The largest campus is Rock Falls Township High School (530 students), and the largest elementary school is Dillon Elementary School (278).
Rock Falls ESD 13 operates the most schools here (4), and 4 regular districts have at least one Rock Falls campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 64% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Rock Falls
Rock Falls ESD 13
Public school district
4 schools in Rock Falls
Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Specialized public school district
3 schools in Rock Falls · 11 total
Lee/Ogle/Whiteside ROE
Other local education agency
2 schools in Rock Falls · 6 total
East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20
Public school district
1 school in Rock Falls
Montmorency CCSD 145
Public school district
1 school in Rock Falls
Rock Falls Twp HSD 301
Public school district
1 school in Rock Falls
Elementary schools in Rock Falls
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Elementary School Rock Falls ESD 13 | KG–02 | 278 | 13.1:1 | |
| East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 | PK–08 | 214 | 11.9:1 | |
| Merrill Elem School Rock Falls ESD 13 | 03–05 | 258 | 13.2:1 | |
| Montmorency CCSD #145 Montmorency CCSD 145 | KG–08 | 209 | 9.9:1 |
Middle schools in Rock Falls
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Falls Middle School Rock Falls ESD 13 | 06–08 | 246 | 11.3:1 |
High schools in Rock Falls
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Center for Change Lee/Ogle/Whiteside ROE · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Regional Center For Change ALOP Program Lee/Ogle/Whiteside ROE · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Rock Falls Township High School Rock Falls Twp HSD 301 | 09–12 | 530 | 13.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Rock Falls
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bi-County-Jr HS LIfe Skills-Rock Falls Middle Bi-County Special Educ Coop · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Riverdale PreSchool Center Rock Falls ESD 13 | PK–PK | 145 | 26.9:1 | |
| Thome Ed School Bi-County Special Educ Coop · Special Education School | KG–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Thome Ed School-INT Bi-County Special Educ Coop · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.1%
- Hispanic24.2%
- Black2.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Rock Falls schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,880 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rock Falls
How many public schools are in Rock Falls, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Rock Falls: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 1,880 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rock Falls?
Schools with an address in Rock Falls belong to 6 education agencies, led by Rock Falls ESD 13 (4 schools), Bi-County Special Educ Coop (3 schools), Lee/Ogle/Whiteside ROE (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Rock Falls?
Rock Falls Township High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rock Falls, with 530 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rock Falls?
No school with an address in Rock Falls is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rock Falls schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rock Falls public schools is 11.6:1, lower than the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Rock Falls guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Illinois cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities