For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 287 students in Malta, IL.
The top ranked public school in Malta, IL is Malta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malta, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Malta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Malta, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malta Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5068 Il Route 38
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 754-2970
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 754-2970
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kec Area Voc Center
Vocational School
21255 Malta Rd
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kec Central Efe 170
Alternative School
21255 Malta Rd
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Malta, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kec Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
21255 Malta Rd
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
5068 Il Route 38
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2061
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2061
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Malta, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Malta, IL include Malta Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Malta?
3 public schools are located in Malta.
What is the racial composition of students in Malta?
Malta public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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