For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,445 students in 61254, IL (there are , serving 123 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 61254, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61254, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 61254 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 61254, IL 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61254, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 792 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
61254, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61254, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61254, IL include Geneseo High School, Southwest Elementary School and Millikin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61254?
5 public schools are located in 61254.
What percentage of students in 61254 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 61254 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61254?
61254 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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