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Best Knox County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 3,585 students in Knox County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, IL include Mable Woolsey Elementary School, Williamsfield Elementary School and Silas Willard Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Knox County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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