Top 5 Best Galesburg Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,239 students in Galesburg, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Galesburg, IL is Galesburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galesburg, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Galesburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Galesburg, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Galesburg High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Galesburg, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galesburg High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Galesburg Area Voc Center
Vocational School
940 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2005
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox Co Mary Davis Detention Home
Alternative School
1319 E 5th St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-5112
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes East Alt Ed
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Night School
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Rssp
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Galesburg, Illinois

Galesburg, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
849 S Henderson St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2010
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
1131 W Dayton St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2011
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1135 West Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-3733
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
600 South Linwood Rd
Galesburg, IL 61402
(309) 343-4212
Grades: 12
| n/a students
832 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-0317
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
1220 E Knox St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
547 N Farnham St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2014
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Phoenix Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
938 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-7808
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Galesburg, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Galesburg, IL include Galesburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Galesburg, IL?
6 public high schools are located in Galesburg, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Galesburg, IL?
Galesburg, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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