Public schools in Rockford, MI
14 open public schools with an address in Rockford, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,984
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Rockford public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Rockford, MI: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,984 students, an average of 537 per school. The largest campus is Rockford High School (1,750 students), and the largest elementary school is Crestwood Elementary School (469).
Every listed school belongs to Rockford Public Schools. 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 16.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.3:1. 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.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 17% 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 Rockford
Elementary schools in Rockford
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannonsburg Elementary School Rockford Public Schools | KG–05 | 262 | 17:1 | |
| Crestwood Elementary School Rockford Public Schools | KG–05 | 469 | 17:1 | |
| Edgerton Trails Elementary Rockford Public Schools | PK–05 | 454 | 15.3:1 | |
| Lakes Elementary School Rockford Public Schools | KG–05 | 409 | 18.4:1 | |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary School Rockford Public Schools | PK–05 | 397 | 14.9:1 | |
| Parkside Early Childhood Center Rockford Public Schools | PK–KG | — | — | |
| Rockford Spanish Immersion Rockford Public Schools | KG–05 | 307 | 33.2:1 | |
| Roguewood Elementary School Rockford Public Schools | KG–05 | 283 | 14.2:1 | |
| Valley View Elementary School Rockford Public Schools | KG–05 | 336 | 16.7:1 |
Middle schools in Rockford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Rockford Middle School Rockford Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 788 | 17.7:1 | |
| North Rockford Middle School Rockford Public Schools | 06–08 | 908 | 16.8:1 |
High schools in Rockford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Academy Rockford Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 37 | 7.2:1 | |
| Rockford High School Rockford Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,750 | 19.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Rockford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford HS Freshman Center Rockford Public Schools | 09–09 | 584 | 16.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.8%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Rockford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,984 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rockford
How many public schools are in Rockford, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Rockford: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,984 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rockford?
All listed public schools with an address in Rockford belong to Rockford Public Schools. 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 Rockford?
Rockford High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rockford, with 1,750 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rockford?
No school with an address in Rockford is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rockford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rockford public schools is 16.8:1, similar to the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Rockford 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 Michigan cities