For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,399 students in Washington, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Washington, IL is Washington Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Washington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public high schools.
Washington, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington Comm High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Washington, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Comm High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Bondurant St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3167
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3167
Gr: 9-12 | 1,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington, IL include Washington Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington?
1 public high schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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