For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,653 students in 61254, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61254, IL are Southwest Elementary School, Millikin Elementary School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61254 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61254, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61254, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
715 S Center St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0652
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0652
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Millikin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
920 S Congress St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0475
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0475
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 N Russell Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0625
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0625
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Geneseo Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 E Ogden Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0599
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0599
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
61254, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rock Island County Regional Safe School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
20965 E 900th St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rock River Coop Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
20965 E 900th St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61254, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61254, IL include Southwest Elementary School, Millikin Elementary School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61254?
4 public elementary schools are located in 61254.
What is the racial composition of students in 61254?
61254 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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