For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,155 students in Machesney Park, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Machesney Park, IL are Summit Academy Rssp, Olson Park Elementary School and Ralston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Machesney Park, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Machesney Park have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Machesney Park, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(779) 771-6392
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(779) 771-6392
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Olson Park Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1414 Minahan Dr
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4504
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4504
Gr: 1-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Ralston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Ralston Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4505
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4505
Gr: 1-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Machesney Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8615 N 2nd St
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4509
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4509
Gr: 1-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8500 Victory Ln
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4503
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4503
Gr: 1-3 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Academy Taoep
Alternative School
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Gr: 6-12
Machesney Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-5484
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-5484
Gr: 9 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Machesney Park, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Machesney Park, IL include Summit Academy Rssp, Olson Park Elementary School and Ralston Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Machesney Park?
6 public elementary schools are located in Machesney Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Machesney Park?
Machesney Park public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Machesney Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Machesney Park include: Olson Park Elementary School vs. Ralston Elementary School, Ralston Elementary School vs. Olson Park Elementary School
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