For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,342 students in Washington, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington, IL are Central Intermediate School, Washington Middle School and Beverly Manor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Washington, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Eagle Ave
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Gr: 5-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 N Main St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Gr: 5-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Beverly Manor Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1014 School St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 745-3921
Gr: 4-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washington, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington, IL include Central Intermediate School, Washington Middle School and Beverly Manor Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington?
3 public middle schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Washington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Washington include: Washington Middle School vs. Central Intermediate School, Beverly Manor Elementary School vs. Central Intermediate School, Central Intermediate School vs. Washington Middle School
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