For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,986 students in 61401, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61401, IL are Steele School, Silas Willard Elementary School and King School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61401 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61401, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61401, IL Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steele School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1480 W Main St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2016
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2016
Grades: K-4
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Silas Willard Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
460 Fifer St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2015
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2015
Grades: K-4
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
King School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1018 S Farnham St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2012
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2012
Grades: K-4
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
Lombard Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 E Knox St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Grades: 5-6
| 532 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox Co Mary Davis Detention Home
Alternative School
1319 E 5th St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-5112
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
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
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
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
61401, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
849 S Henderson St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2010
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2010
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
1131 W Dayton St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2011
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2011
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Galesburg Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1135 West Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-3733
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-3733
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
832 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-0317
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-0317
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
1220 E Knox St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
547 N Farnham St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2014
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
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-7808
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61401, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61401, IL include Steele School, Silas Willard Elementary School and King School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61401?
8 public elementary schools are located in 61401.
What is the racial composition of students in 61401?
61401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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