Best Public Middle Schools in Mattoon, IL (2026)

Best Mattoon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 621 students in Mattoon, IL.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Mattoon, IL are Mattoon Middle School and Life Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Mattoon, IL public middle schools have an score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Mattoon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Mattoon, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mattoon Middle School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
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1200 S 9th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-5800

Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #22.

Life Academy

Special Education School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
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2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704

Gr: PK-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mattoon, Illinois

Mattoon, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Armstrong Center Tmh School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1400 Piatt Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959

Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Bennett Elementary School (Closed 2004)

205 S 32nd St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627

Gr: K-3 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Eastern Il Efedual Credit High School (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

1617 Lakeland Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6238

Gr: 9-12

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2004)

1200 S 17th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626

Gr: K-3 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 5%

Neil Armstrong Program/hawthorne High School (Closed 2023)

2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800

Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Washington Elementary School (Closed 2004)

1200 Shelby Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464

Gr: PK-3 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mattoon, IL?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Mattoon, IL include Mattoon Middle School and Life Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Mattoon?

2 public middle schools are located in Mattoon.

What is the racial composition of students in Mattoon?

Mattoon public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).