Top 10 Best 61455 Illinois Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,007 students in 61455, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 154 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 61455, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61455, IL are Project Insight, Royals Academy Macomb and Macomb Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61455 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61455, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61455, IL Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Project Insight
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
330 N Mcarthur St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-5685
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Royals Academy Macomb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Macomb Senior High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Macomb Middle School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #55.
Edison Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
521 S Pearl St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-3993
Grades: 3-5
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
315 N Bonham St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2095
Grades: K-2
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
235 W Grant St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-4273
Grades: PK
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Macomb
Alternative School
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcisec High School Education
Special Education School
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Area Career System 265
Vocational School
130 S Lafayette St Ste 200
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 221-6390
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 61455 Illinois

61455, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 61455, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61455, IL include Project Insight, Royals Academy Macomb and Macomb Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 61455?
10 public schools are located in 61455.
What percentage of students in 61455 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 61455 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61455?
61455 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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