Top 5 Best 61938 Illinois Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,121 students in 61938, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 268 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 61938, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61938, IL are Mattoon Middle School, Mattoon High School and Life Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61938 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 61938, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61938, IL Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mattoon Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 S 9th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #22.
Mattoon High School
Math: 17% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2521 Walnut Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 988 students
Rank: #33.
Life Academy
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1709 S 9th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-2800
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
Rank: #55.
Riddle Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 Western Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-3800
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adult Life Academy
Special Education School
1617 Lake Land Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7700
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Il Efe System
Vocational School
1617 Lake Land Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6283
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 S 6th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Grades: PK
| 175 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 61938 Illinois

61938, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Piatt Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959
Grades: PK-12
| 130 students
205 S 32nd St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627
Grades: K-3
| 311 students
1617 Lakeland Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6238
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1200 S 17th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626
Grades: K-3
| 317 students
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
1200 Shelby Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464
Grades: PK-3
| 148 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 61938, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61938, IL include Mattoon Middle School, Mattoon High School and Life Academy.
How many public schools are located in 61938, IL?
8 public schools are located in 61938, IL.
What percentage of students in 61938, IL go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 61938, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61938, IL?
61938, IL public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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