For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 213 students in Waterman, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Waterman, IL is Indian Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterman, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Waterman have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waterman, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Creek Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 E Garfield St
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Gr: 5-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Waterman, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 N Maple St
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Gr: K-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waterman, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Waterman, IL include Indian Creek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Waterman?
1 public schools are located in Waterman.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterman?
Waterman public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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