For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,735 students in Galesburg, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Galesburg, IL is Galesburg Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galesburg, IL public high schools 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 Galesburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Galesburg, IL public high school 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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Galesburg, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Galesburg Area Voc Center
Vocational School
940 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2005
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2005
Gr: 11-12
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
Galesburg, 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
Hill Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
600 South Linwood Rd
Galesburg, IL 61402
(309) 343-4212
Galesburg, IL 61402
(309) 343-4212
Gr: 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Galesburg, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Galesburg, IL include Galesburg Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Galesburg?
8 public high schools are located in Galesburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Galesburg?
Galesburg public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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