Public schools in Washington, IL
7 open public schools with an address in Washington, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,145
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Washington public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Washington, IL: 3 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,145 students, an average of 592 per school. The largest campus is Washington Comm High School (1,399 students), and the largest elementary school is Central Primary Sch (700).
Central SD 51 operates the most schools here (2), and 4 regular districts have at least one Washington campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 28% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Washington
Elementary schools in Washington
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Primary Sch Central SD 51 | PK–04 | 700 | 16.2:1 | |
| J L Hensey Elem School District 50 Schools | PK–03 | 262 | 12.5:1 | |
| Lincoln Grade School Washington SD 52 | PK–04 | 442 | 14.3:1 |
Middle schools in Washington
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Manor Elementary School District 50 Schools | 04–08 | 315 | 10.9:1 | |
| Central Intermediate Sch Central SD 51 | 05–08 | 649 | 18.1:1 | |
| Washington Middle School Washington SD 52 | 05–08 | 378 | 13.9:1 |
High schools in Washington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Comm High School Washington CHSD 308 | 09–12 | 1,399 | 16.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.8%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black1.8%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Washington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,145 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Washington
How many public schools are in Washington, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Washington: 3 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,145 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Washington?
Schools with an address in Washington belong to 4 education agencies, led by Central SD 51 (2 schools), District 50 Schools (2 schools), Washington SD 52 (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Washington?
Washington Comm High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Washington, with 1,399 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Washington?
No school with an address in Washington is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Washington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Washington public schools is 14.3:1, higher than the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Washington guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities