Schools in Galesburg, Illinois (2025)
7 schools · 3,863 students · 7 public · median Enrollment 518.
Galesburg, in Illinois, has 7 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,863 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 7 public.
The median Enrollment across Galesburg's schools is 518, above the Illinois median of 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
7 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Silas Willard Elem School (40.5, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Lombard Middle School (38.2, lower 50% of middle schools nationally), and Bright Futures Pre-K Prog (31.0, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Galesburg Senior High School (1,158 students), Steele School (542 students), Lombard Middle School (534 students).
Ranked schools in Galesburg
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 141Silas Willard Elem SchoolGalesburg · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 425 students
- 238Lombard Middle SchoolGalesburg · Public Middle80.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 534 students
- 331Bright Futures Pre-K ProgGalesburg · Public Elementary74.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 176 students
- 429Galesburg Jr High SchoolGalesburg · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 518 students
- 525Galesburg Senior High SchoolGalesburg · Public High20% Math proficiency · 1,158 students
- 624King SchoolGalesburg · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 510 students
- 724Steele SchoolGalesburg · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 542 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silas Willard Elem School Galesburg · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 40.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 425 |
| 2 | Lombard Middle School Galesburg · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 38.2 Lower 50% | 80.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 534 |
| 3 | Bright Futures Pre-K Prog Galesburg · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 31.0 Lower 50% | 74.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 176 |
| 4 | Galesburg Jr High School Galesburg · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 29.4 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 518 |
| 5 | Galesburg Senior High School Galesburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.6 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 1,158 |
| 6 | King School Galesburg · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 24.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 510 |
| 7 | Steele School Galesburg · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 23.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 542 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Galesburg?
Silas Willard Elem School is the highest-ranked school in Galesburg with a Success Index (US) of 40.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Galesburg?
Galesburg has 7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) educating 3,863 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Galesburg?
The median Enrollment across schools in Galesburg is 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.