Top 10 Best Knox County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 2,286 students in Knox County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, IL are R O W V A Jr And Sr High School, Williamsfield Middle School and Galesburg Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Knox County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
R O W V A Jr And Sr High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
335 N Joy St
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-6371
Grades: 7-12
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Williamsfield Middle School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
325 W Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Grades: 5-8
| 70 students
Rank: #33.
Galesburg Senior High School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2001
Grades: 7-12
| 1,735 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Knoxville Jr High School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E Mill St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Grades: 5-8
| 249 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
Rank: n/an/a
Raes West
Alternative School
105 N E St Ste 1
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 734-3818
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes West Alt Education
Alternative School
105 N E St Ste 1
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 734-3818
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Knox County, IL

Knox County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2336
Grades: 6-8
| 157 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
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 W Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
401 W Latimer St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
701 E Mill St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Grades: 2
| 1 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
510 N Depot St
Altona, IL 61414
(309) 484-2271
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
335 N Joy St
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-2803
Grades: 7-8
| 101 students
220 North Depot Rd
Wataga, IL 61488
(309) 375-6651
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
118 W Main
East Galesburg, IL 61430
(309) 342-3510
Grades: K-5
| 115 students
Po Box 195
Rio, IL 61472
(309) 872-2111
Grades: 1-6
| 39 students
1777 State Rte 167
Victoria, IL 61485
(309) 879-2217
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
Po Box 248
Yates City, IL 61572
(309) 358-1128
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, IL include R O W V A Jr And Sr High School, Williamsfield Middle School and Galesburg Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Knox County?
11 public middle schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?

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