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Best Geneseo Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,628 students in Geneseo, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Geneseo, IL are Southwest Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Geneseo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Geneseo, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
715 S Center St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0652
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Millikin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
920 S Congress St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0475
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
415 N Russell Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0625
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Geneseo Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
333 E Ogden Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0599
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Geneseo, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Geneseo, IL include Southwest Elementary School, Millikin Elementary School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Geneseo?
4 public elementary schools are located in Geneseo.
What is the racial composition of students in Geneseo?
Geneseo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Geneseo are often viewed compared to one another?

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