Best 60970 Illinois Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 286 students in 60970, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in 60970, IL is Watseka Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 60970 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60970, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60970 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watseka Comm High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60970, IL Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watseka Comm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2486
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60970 Illinois

60970, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Gr: 9-12
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5470
495 N 4th St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Gr: PK-1 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 60970, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 60970, IL include Watseka Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in 60970?
1 public high schools are located in 60970.
What is the racial composition of students in 60970?
60970 public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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