For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,483 students in Mason County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mason County, IL are Spring Lake Elementary School, Havana Jr High School and New Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Mason County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Lake Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13650 N Manito Rd
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 545-2241
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 545-2241
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Havana Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Laurel Ave
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-6677
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-6677
Grades: 5-8
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
New Central Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Pearl St
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-2241
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-2241
Grades: K-4
| 279 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Illini Central Grade School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Midwest Central Primary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 E Southmoor St
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6464
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6464
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #66.
Illini Central Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mason County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mason County, IL include Spring Lake Elementary School, Havana Jr High School and New Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mason County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Mason County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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