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11 schools in Macomb

Illinois · Public K-12

Inside Macomb (Illinois), 11 public K-12 schools enroll roughly 2,075 students, averaging 189 per campus.

7-year change in Macomb

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,075
-25 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-3 (-37%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
68%
was 76%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
15%
was 9%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Edison Elementary SchoolElementary03-05397
Lincoln Elem SchoolElementaryKG-02412
MacArthur Early Childhood CenterElementaryPK-PK127
Macomb Middle SchoolMiddle06-08479
Macomb Senior High SchoolHigh09-12660
Project InsightElementaryM-M·
ROE 26 LEAPCombined04-120
ROYALS Academy MacombHigh06-120
ROYALS RSSP MacombHigh06-120
WCISEC HS EDElementaryM-M·
Western Area Career System 265CombinedKG-120

About Macomb

Across Macomb, Illinois, 11 public schools educates about 2,075 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, and 2 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 189, below the state mean of about 480.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,100 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,075 in SY 2024-25. Macomb now counts 5 public schools, down from 8 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 76% to 68%.

On this page, the community for Macomb discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Macomb, Illinois?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Macomb, with a combined enrollment of about 2,075.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Macomb?
Macomb has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Macomb?
Macomb Senior High School is the largest public school in Macomb by enrollment, with approximately 660 students.
What school districts serve Macomb?
Macomb is served by 3 public school districts, including Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE, Macomb CUSD 185, West Central IL Spec Educ Coop.
What grade levels do public schools in Macomb cover?
Public schools in Macomb serve students from pre-K through grade 12.