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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Knox County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 6,392 students in Knox County, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 496 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Knox County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Knox County, IL are Mable Woolsey Elementary School, Williamsfield Elementary School and Silas Willard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Knox County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mable Woolsey Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Williamsfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
325 W Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Gr: PK-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Williamsfield Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
325 W Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Gr: 5-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
R O W V A Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
333 W Holmes St
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-6376
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
R O W V A Jr And Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
335 N Joy St
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-6371
Gr: 7-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Williamsfield High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
325 W Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Hedding Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W Latimer St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Knoxville Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Knoxville Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E Mill St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1717.
Abingdon-avon High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 W Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 Knox County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Knox County, IL include Mable Woolsey Elementary School, Williamsfield Elementary School and Silas Willard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Knox County?
25 public schools are located in Knox County.
What percentage of students in Knox County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Knox County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?

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