For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 920 students in Watseka, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Watseka, IL are Wanda Kendall Elementary School, Watseka Junior High School and Watseka Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watseka, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Watseka have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Watseka, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wanda Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 E Porter Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Grades: PK-K
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Watseka Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Watseka Comm High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2486
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2486
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Mulberry St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Grades: 1-5
| 292 students
Watseka, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
495 N 4th St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Grades: PK-1
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Watseka, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Watseka, IL include Wanda Kendall Elementary School, Watseka Junior High School and Watseka Comm High School.
How many public schools are located in Watseka, IL?
4 public schools are located in Watseka, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Watseka, IL?
Watseka, IL public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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