For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 508 students in Watseka, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Watseka, IL is Watseka Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watseka, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Watseka have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Watseka, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watseka Junior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Mulberry St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Grades: 1-5
| 297 students
Watseka, 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 elementary schools in Watseka, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Watseka, IL include Watseka Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Watseka?
2 public elementary schools are located in Watseka.
What is the racial composition of students in Watseka?
Watseka public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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