For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 1,989 students in 61401, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61401, IL are Silas Willard Elementary School, Steele School and King School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61401 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61401, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61401, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silas Willard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
460 Fifer St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2015
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2015
Gr: K-4 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Steele School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1480 W Main St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2016
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2016
Gr: K-4 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
King School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1018 S Farnham St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2012
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2012
Gr: K-4 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Lombard Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1220 E Knox St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Gr: 5-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Knox Co Mary Davis Detention Home
Alternative School
1319 E 5th St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-5112
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
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
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
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
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 734-3818
Gr: 6-12
61401, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
849 S Henderson St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2010
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2010
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Galesburg Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1135 West Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-3733
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-3733
Gr: 11-12
832 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-0317
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-0317
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Phoenix Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
938 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-7808
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-7808
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 61401, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61401, IL include Silas Willard Elementary School, Steele School and King School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61401?
10 public elementary schools are located in 61401.
What is the racial composition of students in 61401?
61401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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