For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,011 students in Manhattan, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Manhattan, IL are Manhattan Jr High School and Anna Mcdonald Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manhattan, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Manhattan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Manhattan, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manhattan Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15414 W Smith Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Anna Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 2nd St
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-0191
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-0191
Gr: 2-3 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
15646 W Smith Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Gr: 4-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
25440 S Gougar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-4527
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-4527
Gr: PK-1 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Manhattan, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29520 S Cedar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3652
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3652
Gr: K-4 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Manhattan, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Manhattan, IL include Manhattan Jr High School and Anna Mcdonald Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Manhattan?
4 public elementary schools are located in Manhattan.
What is the racial composition of students in Manhattan?
Manhattan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Manhattan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Manhattan include: Anna Mcdonald Elementary School vs. Wilson Creek Elementary School, Wilson Creek Elementary School vs. Anna Mcdonald Elementary School
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