Top Rankings
Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,503 students in Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
1,503 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#432 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.4%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
24%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
72%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,792 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,452 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,792
$22,456
Spending / Student
$17,452
$21,694
Best Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Genoa-kingston Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
941 W Main St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Genoa Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 E Hill St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-3742
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-3742
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 School St
Kingston, IL 60145
(815) 784-5246
Kingston, IL 60145
(815) 784-5246
Gr: PK-2 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Genoa-kingston High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
980 Park Ave
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5111
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5111
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District?
Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,503 students.
What is the rank of Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District?
Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District is ranked #426 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District?
72% of Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District?
Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,452 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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