For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 159 students in Washburn, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Washburn, IL is Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Washburn have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washburn, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 E Walnut St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Washburn, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Regional Safe Schools Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
117 S Jefferson St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Wcsea-lowpoint Washburn (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
701 N Lynn St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washburn, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washburn, IL include Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washburn?
1 public preschools are located in Washburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn?
Washburn public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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