For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 317 students in 61570, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 61570, IL are Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School and Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61570 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61570, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61570, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 E Walnut St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #22.
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Walnut St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7521
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7521
Grades: 6-12
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-lowpoint Washburn
Special Education School
701 N Lynn St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
61570, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mpw Roe Taoep (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
117 S Jefferson St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Regional Safe Schools Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
117 S Jefferson St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Wcsea-lowpoint Washburn (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
701 N Lynn St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61570, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61570, IL include Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School and Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 61570?
3 public schools are located in 61570.
What is the racial composition of students in 61570?
61570 public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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