Top Rankings
Matteson Education Service District 162 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,808 students in Matteson Education Service District 162. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Illinois.
Public Elementary Schools in Matteson Education Service District 162 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,102 Schools
# Students
2,379 Students
1,187,593 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
89,912 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Matteson Education Service District 162, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#706 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
7%
28%
% Black
88%
17%
% White
1%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,108 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,250 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,108
$22,423
Spending / Student
$19,250
$21,662
Best Matteson Education Service District 162 Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Illinois School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Illinois St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-0301
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-0301
Gr: K-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20519 Arcadian Dr
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
(708) 747-3535
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
(708) 747-3535
Gr: K-4 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Sauk Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4435 S Churchill Dr
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 747-2660
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 747-2660
Gr: 4-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Matteson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21245 Main St
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0480
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 748-0480
Gr: K-3 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Indiana Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 Indiana St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-5300
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-5300
Gr: 4-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Recent Articles
Charter Schools vs Public Schools 2025: Key Differences & Trends
Explore updated 2025 insights comparing charter schools vs public schools, enrollment, academic outcomes, funding, and real-world examples for families and educators.
Are Public Schools Ready for the 21st Century? 2025 Update
Explore 2025 insights on whether public schools are ready for the 21st century, covering performance, technology, equity, funding, and future-ready learning.
Public School Open House & Enrollment Season Guide
A parent-focused guide to the public school open house and enrollment season, with expert questions, timelines, and decision tips.
