For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 668 students in Mason City, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Mason City, IL are Illini Central Grade School, Illini Central Middle School and Illini Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason City, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Mason City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mason City, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Illini Central Grade School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Illini Central Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
Illini Central High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 E Chestnut St
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mason City, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Mason City, IL include Illini Central Grade School, Illini Central Middle School and Illini Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Mason City?
4 public schools are located in Mason City.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason City?
Mason City public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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