Best High Schools in Washington, IL

High schools
5
Students
4,883
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Washington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Morton High School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Morton Cusd 709 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1061 Students

2. Eureka High School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Eureka Cud 140 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students

3. Washington Comm High School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington Chsd 308 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1484 Students

4. Metamora High School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

County Of Woodford School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 915 Students

5. East Peoria High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Peoria Chsd 309 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 947 Students

Best Middle Schools in Washington, IL

Middle schools
6
Students
2,863
Avg actual
58%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Washington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Morton Jr High School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Morton Cusd 709 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 485 Students

2. Central Intermediate Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Sd 51 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 735 Students

3. Washington Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington Sd 52 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students

4. Eureka Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Eureka Cud 140 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 482 Students

5. Central Jr High School

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Peoria Sd 86 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students

6. Beverly Manor Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

District 50 Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 340 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Washington, IL

Elementary schools
12
Students
3,907
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Washington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lettie Brown Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Morton Cusd 709 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 360 Students

2. Metamora Grade School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Metamora Ccsd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 827 Students

3. Lincoln Grade School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington Sd 52 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 484 Students

4. P L Bolin Elem School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Peoria Sd 86 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 135 Students

5. Central Primary Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Sd 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 546 Students

6. Davenport Elem School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Eureka Cud 140 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 408 Students

7. Robein Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Robein Sd 85 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 159 Students

8. J L Hensey Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

District 50 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 265 Students

9. Lincoln Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Peoria Sd 86 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 140 Students

10. St Patrick School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Patrick School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 204 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Washington, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Washington, IL has a total population of 24,184 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Washington, IL

11,653

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Washington, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

7.51 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.52 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

5.99 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington, IL.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,186 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Washington, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Washington, IL

How many schools are in Washington, IL?

Washington, IL has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 11,653 students in total.

How do schools in Washington perform on state tests?

On average, 23 schools in Washington score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Washington greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Washington, IL

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Harvard Hills, IL

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Germantown Hills, IL

  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
East Peoria, IL

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Morton, IL

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Metamora, IL

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Oak Ridge, IL

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Peoria Heights, IL

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Deer Creek, IL

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bay View Gardens, IL

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Creve Coeur, IL

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Washington

Average SchoolGrade
B+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
43%
Avg actual scores
56.1%
Avg projected
36.1%

7 of 7 schools in Washington carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 4B: 1C: 1D: 1

All 7 public schools we grade in Washington. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (2)

Elementary and primary schools (4)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.

Neighborhoods and places within Washington (1)