Rockford Public Schools
4151 Samuelson Rd T-Room 031/033, Rockford, IL 61109 · (815) 909-8637
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 89.8%49 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- −3.4points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #176of 234 programs
- Since 2024
- +12.7points vs 77.14% (35 testers)
- Rockford area rank
- #3of 4 ranked nearby
How Rockford Public Schools graduates do on the CNA exam
89.8% of 49 first-time test-takers from Rockford Public Schools passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 3.4 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #176 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers, and #3 of 4 ranked programs in the Rockford area.
In 2024, 77.14% of 35 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 12.7 points year over year.
With 49 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 2 points. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
See the best CNA programs in Rockford by pass rate · All 234 ranked Illinois programs
How Rockford Public Schools stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 89.8%, Rockford Public Schools is in the bottom quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 49 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 6 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 5 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Rock Valley College-Hybrid in Rockford (100.0%, about 9 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 0076 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 4151 Samuelson Rd T-Room 031/033, Rockford, IL 61109 Winnebago County |
| Phone | (815) 909-8637 |
| CNA median pay, Rockford area | $40,140 a year ($19.30/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Rockford
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies-Hybrid | Rockford | 4 mi | 77.0% |
| Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies | Rockford | 7 mi | — |
| Rock Valley College | Rockford | 9 mi | 98.6% |
| Rock Valley College-Hybrid | Rockford | 9 mi | 100.0% |
| Wesley Willows Academy | Rockford | 10 mi | — |
| Byron High School | Byron | 12 mi | 100.0% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Rockford Public Schools's CNA exam pass rate?
89.8% of 49 first-time test-takers from Rockford Public Schools passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 3.4 points below the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #176 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Rockford Public Schools a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 0076. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Rockford Public Schools's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 89.8% of 49 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 77.14% of 35 in 2024 (+12.7 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does Rockford Public Schools compare with CNA programs nearby?
6 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 5 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Rock Valley College-Hybrid in Rockford (100.0%, about 9 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Rockford?
The closest are Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies-Hybrid in Rockford (about 4 mi, 77% pass rate), Illinois Institute of Nursing Studies in Rockford (about 7 mi), Rock Valley College in Rockford (about 9 mi, 99% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.