Steele School
Galesburg, IL · Galesburg CUSD 205 · Grades K - 4
1,393rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 34%· Stable
Steele School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Steele School 1,393rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 34th in 2025.
Steele School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Steele School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 520 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.0% | 47.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 27.0% | 27.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.6% | 14.0% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.8% | 10.0% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Steele School
Typical home value $107K in zip 61401 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Steele School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Silas Willard Elem SchoolGalesburg CUSD 205 · 2 mi away1,224th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 38% - –Bright Futures Pre-K ProgGalesburg CUSD 205 · 2.3 mi away
- 3King SchoolGalesburg CUSD 205 · 2.6 mi away1,678th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 19% - 7Mable Woolsey Elem SchoolKnoxville CUSD 202 · 6.8 mi away670th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 49% - 6Hedding Grade SchAbingdon-Avon CUSD 276 · 9.7 mi away862nd of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 46% - 6United Elem Sch - NorthUnited CUSD 304 · 11.9 mi away939th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 47% - 7R O W V A Elem SchoolR O W V A CUSD 208 · 12.6 mi away772nd of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 42% - –Lincoln Early Childhood SchoolMonmouth-Roseville CUSD 238 · 12.6 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Steele School in?
Steele School is part of the Galesburg CUSD 205 district in Galesburg, Illinois.
Is Steele School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Steele School 1,393rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Steele School?
White 47%, Black 28%, Two or more races 14%, Hispanic 10% (520 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Steele School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61401 is $107K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.