Top 10 Best Galesburg Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,928 students in Galesburg, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 481 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Galesburg, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Galesburg, IL are Steele School, Knox-warren Sped Multi-needs Prog and Silas Willard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galesburg, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Galesburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Galesburg, IL (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steele School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1480 W Main St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2016
Grades: K-4
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Knox-warren Sped Multi-needs Prog
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
311 E Main St Ste 632
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 734-8511
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Silas Willard Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
460 Fifer St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2015
Grades: K-4
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
Galesburg Senior High School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2001
Grades: 7-12
| 1,762 students
Rank: #55.
Galesburg Jr High School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2002
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
King School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1018 S Farnham St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2012
Grades: K-4
| 531 students
Rank: #77.
Lombard Middle School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 E Knox St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Grades: 5-6
| 532 students
Rank: n/an/a
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2031
Grades: PK
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
Galesburg Area Voc Center
Vocational School
940 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2005
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox Co Mary Davis Detention Home
Alternative School
1319 E 5th St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-5112
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes East Alt Education
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Night School
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Rssp
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Galesburg, Illinois

Galesburg, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
849 S Henderson St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2010
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
1131 W Dayton St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2011
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1135 West Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-3733
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
600 South Linwood Rd
Galesburg, IL 61402
(309) 343-4212
Grades: 12
| n/a students
832 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-0317
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
1220 E Knox St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
547 N Farnham St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2014
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Phoenix Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
938 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-7808
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Galesburg, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Galesburg, IL include Steele School, Knox-warren Sped Multi-needs Prog and Silas Willard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Galesburg?
13 public schools are located in Galesburg.
What percentage of students in Galesburg go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Galesburg are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Galesburg?
Galesburg public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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