For the 2025 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Matteson, IL (2025)
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 56% (majority Hispanic).
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