For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 211 students in 60970, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 60970, IL is Watseka Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 60970 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60970, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60970, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watseka Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
60970, 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 middle schools in 60970, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60970, IL include Watseka Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60970?
1 public middle schools are located in 60970.
What is the racial composition of students in 60970?
60970 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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