Public schools in Macomb, IL
11 open public schools with an address in Macomb, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,075
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Macomb public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Macomb, IL: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 5 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,075 students, an average of 231 per school. The largest campus is Macomb Senior High School (660 students), and the largest elementary school is Lincoln Elem School (412).
Macomb CUSD 185 operates the most schools here (5), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 56% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Macomb
Elementary schools in Macomb
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary School Macomb CUSD 185 | 03–05 | 397 | 12.1:1 | |
| Lincoln Elem School Macomb CUSD 185 | KG–02 | 412 | 10.2:1 |
Middle schools in Macomb
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Middle School Macomb CUSD 185 | 06–08 | 479 | 12.8:1 |
High schools in Macomb
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Senior High School Macomb CUSD 185 | 09–12 | 660 | 17:1 | |
| ROYALS Academy Macomb Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| ROYALS RSSP Macomb Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Macomb
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Early Childhood Center Macomb CUSD 185 | PK–PK | 127 | 21.2:1 | |
| Project Insight West Central IL Spec Educ Coop · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Roe 26 Leap Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE · Alternative School | 04–12 | 0 | — | |
| Wcisec HS Ed West Central IL Spec Educ Coop · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Western Area Career System Region Program Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE · Career and Technical School | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.2%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black15.3%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Macomb schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,075 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Macomb
How many public schools are in Macomb, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Macomb: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 2,075 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Macomb?
Schools with an address in Macomb belong to 3 education agencies, led by Macomb CUSD 185 (5 schools), Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE (4 schools), West Central IL Spec Educ Coop (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Macomb?
Macomb Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Macomb, with 660 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Macomb?
No school with an address in Macomb is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Macomb schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Macomb public schools is 12.5:1, similar to the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Macomb guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities