For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 485 students in 60970, IL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 60970 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 60970, IL 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60970, IL Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
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
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Mulberry St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Grades: 1-5
| 284 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 elementary schools in 60970, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60970, IL include Watseka Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60970?
2 public elementary schools are located in 60970.
What is the racial composition of students in 60970?
60970 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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