For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,854 students in Manteno, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Manteno, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Manteno, IL are Manteno Middle School, Manteno Elementary School and Manteno High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manteno, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Manteno have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Manteno, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manteno Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 N Poplar St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7150
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7150
Grades: 5-8
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Manteno Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 W Cook St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7200
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7200
Grades: PK-4
| 697 students
Rank: #33.
Manteno High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
443 N Maple St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7100
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7100
Grades: 8-12
| 615 students
Manteno, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Indian Oaks Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 Bramble Ln
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 802-3753
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 802-3753
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Kankakee M S U (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
37040 South State Route 102
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 476-5201
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 476-5201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
251 North Maple St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7051
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7051
Grades: PK-1
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Manteno, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Manteno, IL include Manteno Middle School, Manteno Elementary School and Manteno High School.
How many public schools are located in Manteno?
3 public schools are located in Manteno.
What percentage of students in Manteno go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Manteno are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manteno?
Manteno public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Manteno are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Manteno include: Manteno Middle School vs. Manteno High School, Manteno Middle School vs. Manteno Elementary School, Manteno Elementary School vs. Manteno Middle School
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