For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,445 students in Geneseo, IL (there are , serving 123 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Geneseo, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Geneseo, IL are Geneseo High School, Southwest Elementary School and Millikin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Geneseo, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Geneseo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Geneseo, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geneseo High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 N State St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0399
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0399
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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%
Geneseo, 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 schools in Geneseo, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Geneseo, IL include Geneseo High School, Southwest Elementary School and Millikin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Geneseo?
5 public schools are located in Geneseo.
What percentage of students in Geneseo go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Geneseo are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Geneseo?
Geneseo public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Geneseo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Geneseo include: Southwest Elementary School vs. Northside Elementary School, Northside Elementary School vs. Southwest Elementary School, Northside Elementary School vs. Millikin Elementary School
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