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Best 61401 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,863 students in 61401, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 496 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 61401, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61401, IL are Silas Willard Elementary School, Knox-warren Sped Multi-needs Prog and Steele School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61401 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61401, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61401, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silas Willard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
460 Fifer St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2015
Gr: K-4 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Knox-warren Sped Multi-needs Prog
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
311 E Main St Ste 632
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 734-8511
Rank: #33.
Steele School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1480 W Main St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2016
Gr: K-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Galesburg Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2002
Gr: 7-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
King School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1018 S Farnham St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2012
Gr: K-4 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Galesburg Senior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Lombard Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 E Knox St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Gr: 5-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Bright Futures Pre-k Prog
940 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2031
Gr: PK-K | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Galesburg Area Voc Center
Vocational School
940 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2005
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Knox Co Mary Davis Detention Home
Alternative School
1319 E 5th St
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Night School
Alternative School
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Rssp
Alternative School
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raes West
Alternative School
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 734-3818
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raes West Alt Education
Alternative School
932 Harrison St
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
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 61401, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61401, IL include Silas Willard Elementary School, Knox-warren Sped Multi-needs Prog and Steele School.
How many public schools are located in 61401?
16 public schools are located in 61401.
What percentage of students in 61401 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 61401 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61401?
61401 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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