You'll find strong public schools in the city and its surrounding communities. Excellence in education has always been important to Galesburg.

Knox College, a four-year liberal arts college is considered a "best value" among liberal arts colleges. Knox has the highest academic reputation ranking among other liberal arts colleges in Illinois. In addition, Knox is one of the most internationally diverse colleges in the nation. With 10% of students coming from outside the U.S., Knox was ranked eighth in the nation for international diversity in 2002.
   • Visit the Knox College web site

Carl Sandburg College, the regional community college based in Galesburg, offers a broad array of college transfer and vocational-technical programs. The Center for Manufacturing Excellence (CME) and the Education Technology Center (ETC) are both located in Galesburg. Other private and public universities within an hour's drive provide master's degrees and other post-graduate study opportunities.
   • Visit the CSC web site

Galesburg Community Unit School District 205, provides Galesburg youth with the superior small-town education so valuable today. Small class sizes allow your child to receive individual attention from quality teachers. The pupil:teacher ratio at the elementary schools is 15:1 and 16:1 at secondary schools. This is far less than the state average, offering your child more individualized attention. District 205 teachers are among the best, too, with the average teaching experience of District 205 teachers above the state average.
District 205’s academic excellence is demonstrated by above average test scores on the ACT and IGAP/ISAT. District 205 is comprised of:
   •   One child care/teen parenting center
   •   One pre-kindergarten center
   •   Seven elementary schools
   •   Two middle schools
   •   One high school
   •   One alternative school
   •   Special programs for college bound students, vocational, gifted and special education students provide options for your child.
   • Visit the CUSD #205 web site

Galesburg Public Schools Foundation, is a chartered, not-for-profit foundation with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The purpose of the Foundation is to raise funds to enhance the educational, interscholastic and extracurricular opportunities for students in District 205, and to strengthen the relationship between the public schools and the community.
   • Visit the Foundation web site

Costa Catholic School, with a history dating back to 1879, is an intellectual and cultural landmark in the Galesburg area. The 2005-2006 school year will celebrate the 126th year of Fr. Costa's foundation in Galesburg. Costa is conveniently located near the I-74 corridors.
Costa Catholic School offer three distinct but complementary levels of education: Early Childhood (preschool), Primary School (kindergarten - grade 3), and Middle School (grades 5-8). Enrollment for the 2005-06 year is expected to reach 372 students. Costa's commitment to maintaining limited class size provides students with individualized instruction and attention. Costa is primarily known for the integration of Christian values with outstanding academic curriculum as well as Costa's athletic program which continues to grow, offering programs in soccer, basketball, volleyball, track, golf and other lifestyle sports.
   • Visit the Costa web site

Galesburg Christian School, located at 850 Mulberry Street in Galesburg. Levels of education: Preschool through High School.
   • Visit the Galesburg Christian School web site