Top 10 Best Mason County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,318 students in Mason County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Mason County, IL are Spring Lake Elementary School, New Central Elementary School and Illini Central Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mason County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Lake Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13650 N Manito Rd
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 545-2241
Grades: K-8
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
New Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 N Pearl St
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-2241
Grades: K-4
| 274 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Illini Central Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Midwest Central Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 E Southmoor St
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6464
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
Havana High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Mckinley St
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-3337
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
Havana Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Laurel Ave
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-6677
Grades: 5-8
| 317 students
Rank: #77.
Illini Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #88.
Illini Central Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #99.
Midwest Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
910 S Washington St
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6766
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Campus Facility
160 E Chestnut St
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Grades: PK
| 63 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mason County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Mason County, IL include Spring Lake Elementary School, New Central Elementary School and Illini Central Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Mason County, IL?
10 public schools are located in Mason County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County, IL?
Mason County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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