For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,699 students in Washington, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washington, 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.
Washington, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, IL (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.
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: #66.
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
Washington, Illinois 九游体育s (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 elementary schools in Washington, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washington, IL include Central Intermediate School, Central Primary School and Washington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washington?
6 public elementary schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Washington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Washington include: Washington Middle School vs. Central Intermediate School, Beverly Manor Elementary School vs. Central Intermediate School, J L Hensey Elementary School vs. Beverly Manor Elementary School
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