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Mokena School District 159

11244 Willow Crest Ln
Mokena, IL 60448-1334
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Mokena School District 159 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,550 students in Mokena School District 159. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Mokena School District 159 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,550 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mokena School District 159, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#124 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
51%
27%
41%
30%
77%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
28%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
79%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,081 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 $17,968 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,081
$22,423
Spending / Student
$17,968
$21,662

Best Mokena School District 159 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mokena Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11244 Willow Crest Ln
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4850
Gr: PK-3 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Mokena Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11331 195th St
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4860
Gr: 4-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Mokena Jr High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19815 Kirkstone Way
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4870
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mokena School District 159?
Mokena School District 159 manages 3 public schools serving 1,550 students.
What is the rank of Mokena School District 159?
Mokena School District 159 is ranked #126 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mokena School District 159?
79% of Mokena School District 159 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mokena School District 159?
Mokena School District 159 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Mokena School District 159's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,968 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,550 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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