For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,248 students in 61455, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61455, IL are Royals Academy Macomb, Macomb Middle School and Edison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61455 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61455, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61455, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Macomb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Macomb Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
521 S Pearl St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-3993
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-3993
Gr: 3-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 N Bonham St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2095
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2095
Gr: K-2 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Macomb
Alternative School
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
61455, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Facssrclamonts High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: 9-12
Wacs Regional Programs High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 61455, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61455, IL include Royals Academy Macomb, Macomb Middle School and Edison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61455?
5 public elementary schools are located in 61455.
What is the racial composition of students in 61455?
61455 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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