For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 158 students in Washburn, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Washburn, IL is Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Washburn have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Washburn, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Walnut St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7521
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7521
Gr: 6-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Washburn, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Regional Safe Schools Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
117 S Jefferson St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Wcsea-lowpoint Washburn (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
701 N Lynn St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washburn, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washburn, IL include Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washburn?
1 public middle schools are located in Washburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn?
Washburn public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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