Top 5 Best Knox County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,202 students in Knox County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, IL are R O W V A Jr And Sr High School, Williamsfield Middle School and Churchill Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Knox County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
R O W V A Jr And Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 69
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-6371
Grades: 7-12
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Williamsfield Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
325 W Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Grades: 5-8
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Churchill Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
905 Maple Ave
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2002
Grades: 7-8
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Knoxville Jr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E Mill St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Grades: 5-8
| 264 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
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes East Alt Ed
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Night School
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Rssp
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Knox County, IL

Knox County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2336
Grades: 6-8
| 157 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
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 W Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
401 W Latimer St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
701 E Mill St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Grades: 2
| 1 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
510 N Depot St
Altona, IL 61414
(309) 484-2271
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
335 N Joy St
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-2803
Grades: 7-8
| 101 students
220 North Depot Rd
Wataga, IL 61488
(309) 375-6651
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
118 W Main
East Galesburg, IL 61430
(309) 342-3510
Grades: K-5
| 115 students
Po Box 195
Rio, IL 61472
(309) 872-2111
Grades: 1-6
| 39 students
1777 State Rte 167
Victoria, IL 61485
(309) 879-2217
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
Po Box 248
Yates City, IL 61572
(309) 358-1128
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, IL include R O W V A Jr And Sr High School, Williamsfield Middle School and Churchill Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Knox County, IL?
8 public middle schools are located in Knox County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County, IL?
Knox County, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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