For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 317 students in Washburn, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Washburn, 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.
Washburn, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washburn have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Washburn, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 E Walnut St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Walnut St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7521
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7521
Gr: 6-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Washburn, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Regional Safe Schools Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
117 S Jefferson St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Wcsea-lowpoint Washburn (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
701 N Lynn St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Washburn, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Washburn, IL include Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School and Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washburn?
2 public elementary schools are located in Washburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn?
Washburn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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