For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,780 students in Matteson, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Matteson, IL are Woodgate Elementary School, Marya Yates Elementary School and Matteson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matteson, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Matteson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Matteson, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodgate Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Central Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1107
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1107
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Marya Yates Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Allemong Dr
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1800
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-1800
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Colin Powell Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20600 Matteson Ave
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 283-9600
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 283-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Sieden Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
725 Notre Dame Dr
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-2626
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 720-2626
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Matteson, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Matteson, IL include Woodgate Elementary School, Marya Yates Elementary School and Matteson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Matteson?
5 public elementary schools are located in Matteson.
What is the racial composition of students in Matteson?
Matteson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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