For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,854 students in Manteno Community Unit School District 5. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Manteno Community Unit School District 5 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
1,854 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manteno Community Unit School District 5, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#284 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
10%
28%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
82%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,971 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,470 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,971
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,470
$21,244
Best Manteno Community Unit School District 5 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manteno Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 W Cook St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7200
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7200
Gr: PK-4 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Manteno Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 N Poplar St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7150
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7150
Gr: 5-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Manteno High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
443 N Maple St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7100
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7100
Gr: 8-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manteno Community Unit School District 5?
Manteno Community Unit School District 5 manages 3 public schools serving 1,854 students.
What is the rank of Manteno Community Unit School District 5?
Manteno Community Unit School District 5 is ranked #290 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Manteno Community Unit School District 5?
82% of Manteno Community Unit School District 5 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manteno Community Unit School District 5?
Manteno Community Unit School District 5 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Manteno Community Unit School District 5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,470 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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