For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,193 students in Genoa, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Genoa, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Genoa, IL are Genoa-kingston Middle School, Genoa Elementary School and Genoa-kingston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Genoa, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Genoa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Genoa, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Genoa-kingston Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
941 W Main St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Genoa Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 E Hill St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-3742
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-3742
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Genoa-kingston High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
980 Park Ave
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5111
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5111
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Genoa, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Genoa, IL include Genoa-kingston Middle School, Genoa Elementary School and Genoa-kingston High School.
How many public schools are located in Genoa?
3 public schools are located in Genoa.
What percentage of students in Genoa go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Genoa are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Genoa?
Genoa public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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