For the 2026 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 Williamsfield Middle School, R O W V A Jr And Sr High School and Galesburg Jr 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 12% (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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamsfield Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 W Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Gr: 5-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
R O W V A Jr And Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 N Joy St
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-6371
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-6371
Gr: 7-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Galesburg Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2002
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2002
Gr: 7-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Knoxville Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Mill St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raes East Alt Education
Alternative School
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Night School
Alternative School
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raes West Alt Education
Alternative School
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 734-3818
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 734-3818
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 33 Alop
Alternative School
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 715-7306
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 715-7306
Gr: 7-12
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 Williamsfield Middle School, R O W V A Jr And Sr High School and Galesburg Jr 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).
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