For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,463 students in Geneseo, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 123 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Geneseo, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Geneseo, IL are Geneseo High School, Millikin Elementary School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Geneseo, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Geneseo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Geneseo, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Geneseo High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 N State St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0399
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0399
Grades: 9-12
| 809 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Millikin Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 S Congress St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0475
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0475
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northside Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 N Russell Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0625
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0625
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Southwest Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 S Center St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0652
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0652
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Geneseo Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 E Ogden Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0599
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0599
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Geneseo, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rock Island County Regional Safe School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
20965 E 900th St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rock River Coop Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
20965 E 900th St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Geneseo, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Geneseo, IL include Geneseo High School, Millikin Elementary School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Geneseo?
5 public schools are located in Geneseo.
What percentage of students in Geneseo go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Geneseo are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Geneseo?
Geneseo public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Geneseo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Geneseo include: Northside Elementary School vs. Southwest Elementary School, Northside Elementary School vs. Millikin Elementary School
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