For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,075 students in Macomb, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 154 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Macomb, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Macomb, IL are Project Insight, Royals Academy Macomb and Macomb Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macomb, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Macomb have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Macomb, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Project Insight
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 N Mcarthur St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-5685
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-5685
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Royals Academy Macomb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
Macomb Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Macomb Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1531 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
521 S Pearl St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-3993
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-3993
Gr: 3-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 N Bonham St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2095
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2095
Gr: K-2 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
235 W Grant St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-4273
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-4273
Gr: PK | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 26 Leap
Alternative School
130 S Lafayette St Ste 200
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Macomb
Alternative School
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wcisec High School Education
Special Education School
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Rank: n/an/a
Western Area Career System 265
Vocational School
130 S Lafayette St Ste 200
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Macomb, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Macomb, IL include Project Insight, Royals Academy Macomb and Macomb Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Macomb?
11 public schools are located in Macomb.
What percentage of students in Macomb go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Macomb are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Macomb?
Macomb public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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