Washington Academy
Belvidere, IL · Belvidere CUSD 100 · Grades PK - 5
1,532nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 27%▲ Improving
Washington Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Academy 1,532nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 27% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 27th in 2025 — improving.
Washington Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Washington Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 698 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.2% | 62.6% | ▲ 15.4 pts | |
| White | 43.8% | 28.5% | ▼ 15.3 pts | |
| Black | 4.4% | 3.9% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Washington Academy
Typical home value $265K in zip 61008 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Washington Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Perry Elem SchoolBelvidere CUSD 100 · 0.7 mi away1,597th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 26% - 3Meehan Elementary SchoolBelvidere CUSD 100 · 1.2 mi away1,550th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 29% - 3Lincoln Elem SchoolBelvidere CUSD 100 · 2 mi away1,526th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 29% - 6Seth Whitman Elem SchBelvidere CUSD 100 · 2.5 mi away1,028th of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 42% - 4Cherry Valley Elementary SchoolRockford SD 205 · 7.1 mi away1,296th of 2,105
ELA 44% · Math 29% - 9Poplar Grove Elem SchoolNorth Boone CUSD 200 · 8.3 mi away407th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 61% - 6Caledonia Elem SchoolBelvidere CUSD 100 · 8.3 mi away938th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 45% - 2Gregory Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 8.6 mi away1,790th of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Academy in?
Washington Academy is part of the Belvidere CUSD 100 district in Belvidere, Illinois.
Is Washington Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Academy 1,532nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Academy?
Hispanic 63%, White 29%, Black 4%, Two or more races 4% (698 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61008 is $265K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.