Zip code 60553 is not served by one district. An elementary district and a separate secondary district each cover this area, which is normal in this state — which one your child attends depends on their grade.
| GRADES | DISTRICT | RATING |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K–8 Elementary | Steward Elementary School District 220 70 students · 1 school | Not rated |
| 9–12 Secondary | Rochelle Township High School District 212 863 students · 2 schools | 4/10 |
The elementary district is shown as not rated because our rating set was built per zip code from a single district, so elementary districts in split areas were never scored. We would rather show no rating than a borrowed one.
| Metric | Rochelle Township High School District 212 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 863 | 3,700 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $17,100/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Township High School District 212 (this district) | NR | — | 863 |
| Somonauk Community Unit School District 432 | 8/10 | 75th | 750 |
| Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 | 5/10 | 48th | 4,040 |
| Serena CUSD 2 | 4/10 | 39th | 646 |
- Rochelle Twp High School — Grades 9–12 · 859 students
- Rochelle Focus House — Grades 9–12
About Rochelle Township High School District 212
Zip code 60553 in Rochelle Township, Illinois is served by Rochelle Township High School District 212 for public school enrollment. The district covers grades 2nd – 8th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Rochelle Township High School District 212’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
Why This District Is Not Yet Rated
Rochelle Township High School District 212 does not currently have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating. It has no published grades 3–8 state assessment results in the current state data, so there is no basis for a rating under our methodology.
An unrated status is not a negative signal — it means we do not have assessment data we can fairly place on the 1–10 scale for Rochelle Township High School District 212. Families researching this area should contact the district directly for school performance information, request the most recent state report card, and visit schools in person before making an enrollment or housing decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 60553
Children in zip code 60553 are assigned to Rochelle Township High School District 212 for public school enrollment, covering grades 2nd – 8th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 60553, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Rochelle Township High School District 212 at (815)562-4161 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Illinois districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Steward
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Rochelle Township High School District 212 serves zip code 60553, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 60553. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Illinois, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Rochelle Township High School District 212 programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 60553.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Rochelle Township High School District 212 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 60553 data.