For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,958 students in 61938, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61938, IL are Mattoon Middle School, Life Academy and Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61938 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61938, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61938, IL Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mattoon Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S 9th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-5800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #22.
Life Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1709 S 9th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-2800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-2800
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
Rank: #44.
Riddle Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Western Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-3800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-3800
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
61938, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Armstrong Center Tmh School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1400 Piatt Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959
Grades: PK-12
| 130 students
205 S 32nd St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627
Grades: K-3
| 311 students
Eastern Il Efedual Credit High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1617 Lakeland Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6238
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6238
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1200 S 17th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626
Grades: K-3
| 317 students
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
1200 Shelby Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464
Grades: PK-3
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61938, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61938, IL include Mattoon Middle School, Life Academy and Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61938, IL?
4 public elementary schools are located in 61938, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 61938, IL?
61938, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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