Washburn: Schools & Education
Washburn schools: 3 public schools. Lowpoint-Washburn Elem School is the largest at 177 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 321 students.
- ~315 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 315 residents per school. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21, Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 321 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 29 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.10 |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Eureka College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 14.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Eureka College |
| Nearest College · City | Eureka |
| Nearest College · Phone | (309) 467-3721 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Washburn Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 102 West Magnolia Drive |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (309) 248-7429 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 61570 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 728 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 22.1% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12