For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,397 students in Mahomet, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mahomet, IL are Mahomet-seymour Jr High School and Lincoln Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mahomet, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mahomet have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mahomet, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mahomet-seymour Jr High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W State St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4415
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4415
Gr: 6-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E State St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-2811
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-2811
Gr: 3-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1301 S Bulldog Dr
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-5833
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-5833
Gr: PK-2 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Mahomet, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 198
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4583
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4583
Gr: 1-2 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mahomet, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mahomet, IL include Mahomet-seymour Jr High School and Lincoln Trail Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mahomet?
3 public elementary schools are located in Mahomet.
What is the racial composition of students in Mahomet?
Mahomet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mahomet are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mahomet include: Middletown Prairie Elementary School vs. Lincoln Trail Elementary School, Lincoln Trail Elementary School vs. Middletown Prairie Elementary School, Mahomet-seymour Jr High School vs. Lincoln Trail Elementary School
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