For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,852 students in 61938, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61938, IL are Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School, Mattoon Middle School and Life Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61938 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61938, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61938, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1709 S 9th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-2800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-2800
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Mattoon Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S 9th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-5800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Life Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(844) 999-9003
Mattoon, IL 61938
(844) 999-9003
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #44.
Riddle Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Western Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-3800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-3800
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Il Efe System
Vocational School
121 S 17th St Fl 3
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6283
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6283
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 61938, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61938, IL include Arland D Williams Jr Elementary School, Mattoon Middle School and Life Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61938?
5 public elementary schools are located in 61938.
What is the racial composition of students in 61938?
61938 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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