For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 2,286 students in Knox County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, IL are Williamsfield Middle School, R O W V A Jr And Sr High School and Galesburg Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Knox County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamsfield Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 W Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Gr: 5-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
R O W V A Jr And Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 N Joy St
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-6371
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-6371
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Galesburg Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2002
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2002
Gr: 7-8
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Knoxville Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Mill St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Gr: 5-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2336
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2336
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Knox-warren Spec Edu-kw Mable Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aahs Ls (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 W Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Hedding (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
401 W Latimer St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Khs Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Khs Ls1 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Khs Ls2 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Kjh Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
701 E Mill St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Mable Ls (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Gr: 2 | 1 student
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
335 N Joy St
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-2803
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-2803
Gr: 7-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
220 North Depot Rd
Wataga, IL 61488
(309) 375-6651
Wataga, IL 61488
(309) 375-6651
Gr: 3-4
118 W Main
East Galesburg, IL 61430
(309) 342-3510
East Galesburg, IL 61430
(309) 342-3510
Gr: K-5 | 115 students Minority enrollment: 3%
1777 State Rte 167
Victoria, IL 61485
(309) 879-2217
Victoria, IL 61485
(309) 879-2217
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students
Po Box 248
Yates City, IL 61572
(309) 358-1128
Yates City, IL 61572
(309) 358-1128
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, IL include Williamsfield Middle School, R O W V A Jr And Sr High School and Galesburg Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Knox County?
11 public middle schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Knox County include: R O W V A Jr And Sr High School vs. Galesburg Senior High School, Galesburg Senior High School vs. R O W V A Jr And Sr High School
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