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 Woodgate Elementary School, Marya Yates Elementary School and O W Huth Middle 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 21% (versus the 30% 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.
Woodgate Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Central Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1107
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1107
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Marya Yates Elementary School
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: #33.
O W Huth Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3718 213th Pl
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0470
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0470
Grades: 7-8
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Sieden Prairie Elementary School
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
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
Rank:
3/
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 Woodgate Elementary School, Marya Yates Elementary School and O W Huth Middle 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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