How Do Rockford Private Schools Compare to the Most Expensive Schools in Illinois?

To send your children to private schools, or not to send them, that is one of the biggest and hardest questions Rockford, Illinois parents ever have to answer. If you're having trouble making a decision, maybe these private school facts and numbers will help.

Private Schools vs. Public Schools

Living in Rockford, Illinois, we're lucky to have many different options when it comes to where we send our kids to school, but choosing the best option is not always as easy as it sounds.

Do we send them to public schools, or pay for a private? What option is best for your family and your child?

Here's a quick look at the pros and cons of private vs. public schools.

Pros of Private Schools:

• Smaller class sizes: Allows for more focused instruction and one-on-one help from teachers.
• Stronger academic performance: Private schools often boast higher test scores and graduation rates.
• Enriched curriculum: Many private schools offer a wider range of courses and specialized programs.
• Stronger sense of community: Private schools tend to have a closer-knit community atmosphere than large public schools.

Cons of Private Schools:

• Cost: Private school tuition is expensive.
• Limited diversity: The student body at public schools tend to be more diverse than private schools.
• Religious affiliation: Most of the private schools in Rockford are religiously affiliated, which may not be a good fit for all families.

Ultimately, the decision of whether to send your child to private school is a personal one.

For my family, paying for private school tuition for two kids would have been extremely tough. It turned out moving to a different school district was actually the more cost effective option for us, so that is what we did.

Top-Ranking Private Schools in Rockford, Illinois

Most parents would agree that the biggest factor to consider when choosing a school for their children is the quality of education they will receive. While private schools aren't always better than public, a majority of Rockford's private school options do rank pretty high on the list when it comes to quality.

Here are the 10 best private schools in Rockford according to Private School Review:

• Alpine Christian School
• Christian Life Schools
• Holy Family Catholic School
• Keith County Day School
• Our Lady Sacred Heart Academy
• Rockford Boylan Catholic High School
• Rockford Christian Schools
• Rockford Lutheran Schools
• Rockford Iqra' School
• St. Rita School

To see what the average yearly tuition is for each of Rockford's private schools, and to see how they compare to other private schools throughout Illinois, click here.