For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,653 students in Geneseo, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Geneseo, IL are Millikin Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Geneseo, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Geneseo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Public Elementary Schools in Geneseo, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Millikin Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 S Congress St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0475
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0475
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Northside Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 N Russell Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0625
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0625
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 S Center St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0652
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0652
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Geneseo Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 E Ogden Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0599
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0599
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Geneseo, 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 elementary schools in Geneseo, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Geneseo, IL include Millikin Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Geneseo?
4 public elementary schools are located in Geneseo.
What is the racial composition of students in Geneseo?
Geneseo 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).
Which public elementary schools in Geneseo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Geneseo include: Northside Elementary School vs. Southwest Elementary School, Northside Elementary School vs. Millikin Elementary School
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