| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276 | Abingdon | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 903 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 4 | Maquon | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 256 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265 | Yates City | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1,259 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Williamsfield Community Unit School District 210 | Dahinda | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 295 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Knoxville Community Unit School District 202 | East Galesburg | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 961 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| ROWVA Community Unit School District 208 | Altona | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 616 | 2 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 | Galesburg | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 3,928 | 8 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Knox County compares
Together they enroll 8,218 students across 26 schools. The largest is Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 with 3,928 students. Districts here average 5.1/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Knox County, Illinois
Knox County has 7 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Knox County is Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276 (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Knox County, IL?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Knox County, IL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Knox County, IL?
Of the districts serving Knox County, Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276 has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 68th percentile among Illinois school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Illinois reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Illinois only, never across state lines.