Public schools in Rock Island, IL
13 open public schools with an address in Rock Island, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,015
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Rock Island public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Rock Island, IL: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,015 students, an average of 463 per school. The largest campus is Rock Island High School (1,812 students), and the largest elementary school is Rock Island Academy (540).
Every listed school belongs to Rock Island SD 41. 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 14.9:1, higher 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 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% 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 Island
Elementary schools in Rock Island
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denkmann Elem School Rock Island SD 41 | KG–06 | 356 | 15.9:1 | |
| Earl H Hanson Elem School Rock Island SD 41 | PK–06 | 201 | 7.3:1 | |
| Eugene Field Elem School Rock Island SD 41 | KG–06 | 496 | 19.7:1 | |
| Frances Willard Elem School Rock Island SD 41 | KG–06 | 312 | 13.1:1 | |
| Longfellow Elem School Rock Island SD 41 | PK–06 | 262 | 13.3:1 | |
| Ricms Rock Island SD 41 | PK–06 | 462 | 15.2:1 | |
| Ridgewood Elem School Rock Island SD 41 | PK–06 | 260 | 11.9:1 | |
| Rock Island Academy Rock Island SD 41 | KG–06 | 540 | 14.6:1 |
Middle schools in Rock Island
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Jr High School Rock Island SD 41 | 07–08 | 398 | 14.9:1 | |
| Washington Jr High School Rock Island SD 41 | 07–08 | 529 | 16.2:1 |
High schools in Rock Island
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island High School Rock Island SD 41 | 09–12 | 1,812 | 17.4:1 | |
| Thurgood Marshall Learning Ctr Rock Island SD 41 | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Rock Island
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Mann ELC Rock Island SD 41 | PK–PK | 387 | 38.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.6%
- Hispanic15.6%
- Black35%
- Asian7.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Rock Island schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,015 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rock Island
How many public schools are in Rock Island, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Rock Island: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,015 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rock Island?
All listed public schools with an address in Rock Island belong to Rock Island SD 41. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Rock Island?
Rock Island High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rock Island, with 1,812 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rock Island?
No school with an address in Rock Island 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 Island schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rock Island public schools is 14.9:1, higher 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 Island 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.
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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