For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,259 students in Matteson, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Matteson, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Matteson, IL are O W Huth Middle School, Woodgate Elementary School and Marya Yates Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matteson, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Matteson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Matteson, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
O W Huth Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3718 213th Pl
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0470
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0470
Grades: 7-8
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Woodgate Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Central Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1107
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1107
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Marya Yates Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Allemong Dr
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1800
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1800
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sieden Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 Notre Dame Dr
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-2626
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-2626
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #55.
Colin Powell Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20600 Matteson Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 283-9600
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 283-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #66.
Matteson Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21245 Main St
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0480
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0480
Grades: K-3
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Matteson, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Matteson, IL include O W Huth Middle School, Woodgate Elementary School and Marya Yates Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Matteson, IL?
6 public schools are located in Matteson, IL.
What percentage of students in Matteson, IL go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Matteson, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Matteson, IL?
Matteson, IL public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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