For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,946 students in 60442, IL (there are , serving 231 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 60442, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60442, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 60442 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60442, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60442, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manhattan Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15606 W Smith Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Anna Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 2nd St
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-0191
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-0191
Gr: 3-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
25440 S Gougar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-4527
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-4527
Gr: PK-2 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
60442, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29520 S Cedar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3652
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3652
Gr: K-4 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60442, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60442, IL include Manhattan Jr High School and Anna Mcdonald Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60442?
3 public schools are located in 60442.
What percentage of students in 60442 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 60442 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60442?
60442 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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