We Are Jackson

Jackson Charter School (JCS) is a tuition-free independent public school. Our school serves K-5th grade students within the Rockford Public School District 205 boundaries. Transportation is provided for students who are more than 1.5 miles away from our school.

JCS takes pride in creating real-world learning experiences through community partnerships and parent involvement. We welcome families regardless of backgrounds and we celebrate diversity. Classrooms are engaging and taught by highly qualified certified teachers and support staff.

Jackson Charter School works to empower our students to become global leaders who connect, explore, and create through real-world learning experiences. JCS works to foster individual choices. We encourage students to become independent thinkers and to ask questions. We embrace diversity and inclusion while celebrating differences. We encourage curiosity and promote a love for learning. Our culture is embedded with compassion and empathy. We commit relentlessly to the success of all students to inspire them to live a life full of integrity and character.