For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,735 students in 61401, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 61401, IL are Galesburg Jr High School and Galesburg Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61401 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61401, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61401, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galesburg Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2002
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2002
Gr: 7-8
Rank: #22.
Galesburg Senior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2001
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2001
Gr: 7-12 | 1,735 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 middle schools in 61401, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61401, IL include Galesburg Jr High School and Galesburg Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61401?
8 public middle schools are located in 61401.
What is the racial composition of students in 61401?
61401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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