For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,416 students in Washington, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington, IL are Central Primary School, Lincoln Grade School and J L Hensey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washington, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Newcastle Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3580
Gr: PK-4 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Jackson St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Gr: PK-4 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
J L Hensey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Almond Dr
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3625
Gr: PK-3 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Washington, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24363 Spring Creek
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-8565
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-8565
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washington, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington, IL include Central Primary School, Lincoln Grade School and J L Hensey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington?
3 public preschools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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