For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,942 students in Mattoon, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mattoon, IL are Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School, Life Academy and Mattoon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mattoon, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mattoon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mattoon, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1709 S 9th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-2800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-2800
Grades: K-5
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Life Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Mattoon Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S 9th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-5800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #44.
Riddle Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Western Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-3800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-3800
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Mattoon, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Armstrong Center Tmh School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1400 Piatt Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959
Grades: PK-12
| 130 students
205 S 32nd St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627
Grades: K-3
| 311 students
Eastern Il Efedual Credit High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1617 Lakeland Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6238
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6238
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1200 S 17th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626
Grades: K-3
| 317 students
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
1200 Shelby Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464
Grades: PK-3
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mattoon, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mattoon, IL include Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School, Life Academy and Mattoon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mattoon?
4 public elementary schools are located in Mattoon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mattoon?
Mattoon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mattoon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mattoon include: Riddle Elementary School vs. Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School
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