For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 508 students in Watseka, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Watseka, IL are Watseka Junior High School and Glenn Raymond School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watseka, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Watseka have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Watseka, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watseka Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Glenn Raymond School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Mulberry St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Gr: 1-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Watseka, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Iroquois Area Rds High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Gr: 9-12
Iroquois Area Regional Delivery System (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5470
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5470
495 N 4th St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Gr: PK-1 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Watseka, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Watseka, IL include Watseka Junior High School and Glenn Raymond School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Watseka?
2 public elementary schools are located in Watseka.
What is the racial composition of students in Watseka?
Watseka public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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