For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 939 students in 60970, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 60970, IL are Watseka Junior High School, Wanda Kendall Elementary School and Glenn Raymond School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60970 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60970, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60970, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watseka Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Wanda Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 E Porter Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Gr: PK-K | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Glenn Raymond School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Mulberry St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Gr: 1-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Watseka Comm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2486
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2486
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60970, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60970, IL include Watseka Junior High School, Wanda Kendall Elementary School and Glenn Raymond School.
How many public schools are located in 60970?
4 public schools are located in 60970.
What is the racial composition of students in 60970?
60970 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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