Top 5 Best 61401 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,762 students in 61401, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 61401, IL are Galesburg Senior High School and Galesburg Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61401 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61401, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61401, IL Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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 61401 Illinois

61401, 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
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 middle schools in 61401, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61401, IL include Galesburg Senior High School and Galesburg Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61401?
6 public middle schools are located in 61401.
What is the racial composition of students in 61401?
61401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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