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Best Galesburg Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,904 students in Galesburg, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 496 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Galesburg, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Galesburg, 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.
Galesburg, IL public schools 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 Galesburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Galesburg, IL (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 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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
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 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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: 7-12 | 1,735 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Bright Futures Pre-k Prog
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2031
Gr: PK-K | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Galesburg Area Voc Center
Vocational School
940 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2005
Gr: 11-12
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
121 S Prairie St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Night School
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Rssp
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raes West
Alternative School
105 N E St Ste 1
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 734-3818
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raes West Alt Education
Alternative School
105 N E St Ste 1
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 734-3818
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Galesburg, Illinois

Galesburg, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cooke School (Closed 2015)
849 S Henderson St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2010
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Gale School (Closed 2023)
1131 W Dayton St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2011
Gr: K-5
Galesburg Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1135 West Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-3733
Gr: 11-12
Hill Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
600 South Linwood Rd
Galesburg, IL 61402
(309) 343-4212
Gr: 12
Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2007)
832 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-0317
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Lombard Junior High School (Closed 2023)
1220 E Knox St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Gr: 6-8
Nielson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
547 N Farnham St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2014
Gr: K-5
Phoenix Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
938 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-7808
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Galesburg, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Galesburg, IL include Silas Willard Elementary School, Knox-warren Sped Multi-needs Prog and Steele School.
How many public schools are located in Galesburg?
15 public schools are located in Galesburg.
What percentage of students in Galesburg go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Galesburg are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Galesburg?
Galesburg public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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