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Best Moline Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,929 students in Moline, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 732 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Moline, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Moline, IL are Jane Addams Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moline, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Moline have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Moline, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3520 53rd St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1601
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5312 11th Avenue C
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1607
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 32nd Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1610
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Moline Sr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1624
Gr: 9-12 | 2,195 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 41st St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1619
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 25th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1613
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 48th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1623
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3530 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1617
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Butterworth Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4205 48th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1604
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
John Deere Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 11th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1622
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 16th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1620
Gr: K-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln-irving Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 16th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1612
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Coolidge Rssp
Alternative School
3428 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Gr: 7-8
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Early Childhood Center
3010 26th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1611
Gr: PK | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Moline, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Moline, IL include Jane Addams Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Moline?
14 public schools are located in Moline.
What percentage of students in Moline go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Moline are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Moline?
Moline public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Moline are often viewed compared to one another?

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