For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,946 students in Manhattan, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Manhattan, IL are Manhattan Jr High School and Anna Mcdonald Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manhattan, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Manhattan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Manhattan, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manhattan Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15606 W Smith Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #22.
Anna Mcdonald Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 2nd St
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-0191
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-0191
Grades: 3-5
| 591 students
Rank: n/an/a
25440 S Gougar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-4527
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-4527
Grades: PK-2
| 752 students
Manhattan, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
29520 S Cedar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3652
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3652
Grades: K-4
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Manhattan, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Manhattan, IL include Manhattan Jr High School and Anna Mcdonald Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Manhattan?
3 public elementary schools are located in Manhattan.
What is the racial composition of students in Manhattan?
Manhattan 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).
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