For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 924 students in Knoxville, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Knoxville, IL are Mable Woolsey Elementary School, Knoxville Sr High School and Knoxville Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knoxville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Knoxville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Knoxville, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mable Woolsey Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Gr: PK-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Knoxville Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
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%
Knoxville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Knoxville, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Knoxville, IL include Mable Woolsey Elementary School, Knoxville Sr High School and Knoxville Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Knoxville?
3 public schools are located in Knoxville.
What is the racial composition of students in Knoxville?
Knoxville public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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