For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,150 students in 61571, IL (there are , serving 305 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 61571, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61571, IL are Central Intermediate School, Central Primary School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61571 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61571, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61571, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Intermediate School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Eagle Ave
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Grades: 5-8
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Central Primary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Newcastle Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Grades: PK-4
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 N Main St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Grades: 5-8
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
303 Jackson St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Grades: PK-4
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Comm High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Bondurant St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3167
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3167
Grades: 9-12
| 1,451 students
Rank: #66.
J L Hensey Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Almond Dr
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Grades: PK-3
| 255 students
Rank: #77.
Beverly Manor Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1014 School St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Grades: 4-8
| 331 students
61571, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24363 Spring Creek
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-8565
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-8565
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61571, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61571, IL include Central Intermediate School, Central Primary School and Washington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 61571?
7 public schools are located in 61571.
What percentage of students in 61571 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 61571 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61571?
61571 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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