Central School District 51, Illinois

Central School District 51 is an elementary school district in Tazewell County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 8. About 10,657 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 12.9 sq mi (33.5 km²) of land.

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Central School District 51 in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
10,657 ± 776
Grades
Pre-K to 8
Type
Elementary school district
County
Tazewell County
Land area
12.9 sq mi (33.5 km²)
Median household income
$119,688 ± $8,719
Median home value
$266,200 ± $16,782
Water area
0 sq mi (0.01 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1709150
Coordinates (central point)
40.718872, -89.460903

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Central School District 51, largest first

  1. Washington (city)15,919 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. District 50 Schools3.2 mi south
  2. Germantown Hills School District 693.4 mi north
  3. Washington School District 524.1 mi east
  4. East Peoria School District 865.0 mi southwest
  5. Metamora Community Consolidated School District 16.9 mi north

These share a boundary with Central School District 51. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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