For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,145 students in 61571, IL (there are 2 private schools, 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 Comm High 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 45% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61571, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Eagle Ave
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Gr: 5-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
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 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Washington Comm High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Bondurant St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3167
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3167
Gr: 9-12 | 1,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 N Main St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Gr: 5-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
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 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
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 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Beverly Manor Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1014 School St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Gr: 4-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
61571, 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 schools in 61571, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61571, IL include Central Intermediate School, Central Primary School and Washington Comm High 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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