Manteno CUSD 5 School District

84 N Oak St
Manteno, IL 60950-1522
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,801 students in Manteno CUSD 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Manteno CUSD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
1,801 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Manteno CUSD 5 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#284 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
28%
27%
38%
30%
53%
50%
87%
87%
(2022-23)
17%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
13%
29%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
79%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,589 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,984 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,589
$22,456
Spending / Student
$17,984
$21,694

Best Manteno CUSD 5 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manteno Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
555 W Cook St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7200
Gr: PK-4 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Manteno Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 N Poplar St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7150
Gr: 5-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Manteno High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
443 N Maple St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7100
Gr: 8-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Manteno CUSD 5 School District?
Manteno CUSD 5 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,801 students.
What is the rank of Manteno CUSD 5 School District?
Manteno CUSD 5 School District is ranked #290 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Manteno CUSD 5 School District?
79% of Manteno CUSD 5 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manteno CUSD 5 School District?
Manteno CUSD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Manteno CUSD 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,984 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,801 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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