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2 schools in Central SD 51

Illinois · 1,349 students · 1 city

2 public K-12 schools operate under Central SD 51 in Illinois, teaching roughly 1,349 students (1 elementary and 1 middle).

7-year change in Central SD 51

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,349
-26 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 90%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Central Primary SchWashingtonElementaryPK-04700
Central Intermediate SchWashingtonMiddle05-08649

About Central SD 51

Central SD 51 is a rural-scale public-school district in Illinois. The district operates 2 schools and educates approximately 1,349 students.

In terms of grade levels, Central SD 51 consists of 1 elementary and 1 middle.

Per-school enrollment averages around 675 in this district, above the Illinois typical of 480.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,349 students, remained close to its prior level from the 1,375 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Central SD 51 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Central SD 51?
Central SD 51 operates 2 public K-12 schools in Illinois, serving approximately 1,349 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Central SD 51?
Central SD 51 includes 1 elementary, 1 middle schools.
What is the largest school in Central SD 51?
Central Primary Sch is the largest public school in Central SD 51 by enrollment, with approximately 700 students.
What grade levels does Central SD 51 serve?
Central SD 51 schools serve students from pre-K through grade 8, across 2 campuses.