Best 61401 Illinois Public High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,158 students in 61401, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in 61401, IL is Galesburg Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 61401 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61401, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61401 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Galesburg Senior High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61401, IL Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galesburg Senior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Galesburg Area Voc Center
Vocational School
940 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2005
Gr: 10-12
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
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Night School
Alternative School
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Rssp
Alternative School
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raes West
Alternative School
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 734-3818
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Raes West Alt Education
Alternative School
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 734-3818
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 33 Alop
Alternative School
932 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 715-7306
Gr: 7-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 61401 Illinois

61401, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
849 S Henderson St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2010
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
1131 W Dayton St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2011
Gr: K-5
1135 West Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-3733
Gr: 11-12
832 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-0317
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1220 E Knox St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Gr: 6-8
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 high schools in 61401, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 61401, IL include Galesburg Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61401?
9 public high schools are located in 61401.
What is the racial composition of students in 61401?
61401 public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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