For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 907 students in 60970, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 60970, IL are Wanda Kendall Elementary School, Watseka Junior High School and Watseka Comm High 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 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60970, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60970, IL 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-K
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Watseka Junior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Watseka Comm High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2486
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2486
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Mulberry St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Grades: 1-5
| 297 students
60970, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Iroquois Area Rds High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Iroquois Area Regional Delivery System (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5470
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5470
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
495 N 4th St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Grades: PK-1
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60970, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60970, IL include Wanda Kendall Elementary School, Watseka Junior High School and Watseka Comm High 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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