For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,157 students in Manteno, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Manteno, IL are Manteno Middle School and Manteno High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manteno, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Manteno have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Manteno, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Manteno, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Indian Oaks Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 Bramble Ln
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 802-3753
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 802-3753
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Kankakee M S U (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
37040 South State Route 102
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 476-5201
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 476-5201
251 North Maple St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7051
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7051
Gr: PK-1 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Manteno, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Manteno, IL include Manteno Middle School and Manteno High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Manteno?
2 public middle schools are located in Manteno.
What is the racial composition of students in Manteno?
Manteno public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Manteno are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Manteno include: Manteno Middle School vs. Manteno High School
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