For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,248 students in Macomb, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Macomb, IL are Royals Academy Macomb, Macomb Middle School and Edison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macomb, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Macomb have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Macomb, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Macomb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Macomb Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
521 S Pearl St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-3993
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-3993
Gr: 3-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 N Bonham St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2095
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2095
Gr: K-2 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Macomb
Alternative School
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Macomb, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Facssrclamonts High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: 9-12
Wacs Regional Programs High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Macomb, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Macomb, IL include Royals Academy Macomb, Macomb Middle School and Edison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Macomb?
5 public elementary schools are located in Macomb.
What is the racial composition of students in Macomb?
Macomb public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Macomb are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Macomb include: Edison Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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