Best High Schools in Manhattan, IL

Manhattan, IL has 4 high schools with 4,406 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Manhattan score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Manhattan underperform expectations.

1. Lincoln-way Central High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lincoln Way Chsd 210 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1962 Students

2. Lincoln Way West

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lincoln Way Chsd 210 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1994 Students

3. Peotone High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Peotone Cusd 207u • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 450 Students

Best Middle Schools in Manhattan, IL

Manhattan, IL has 5 middle schools with 2,077 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Manhattan score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Manhattan meet expectations.

1. Spencer Crossing

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New Lenox Sd 122 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 505 Students

2. Liberty Junior High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

New Lenox Sd 122 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 593 Students

3. Manhattan Jr High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Manhattan Sd 114 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students

4. Peotone Jr High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Peotone Cusd 207u • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 294 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Manhattan, IL

Manhattan, IL has 6 elementary schools with 2,014 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Manhattan score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Manhattan don't meet expectations.

1. Union Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Sd 81 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 115 Students

2. Anna Mcdonald Elem School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Manhattan Sd 114 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 579 Students

3. Wilson Creek Elem Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Manhattan Sd 114 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 732 Students

4. St Joseph Catholic Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Joseph Catholic Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 159 Students

5. Peotone Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Peotone Cusd 207u • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 287 Students

6. Cherry Hill Elem And Ec Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

New Lenox Sd 122 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 144 Students

7. La Petite Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

La Petite Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 113 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Manhattan, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Manhattan, IL has a total population of 12,167 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Manhattan, IL

8,497

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Manhattan, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

5.27 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

3.70 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manhattan, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Manhattan, IL.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,818 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Manhattan, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Manhattan, IL

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

New Lenox, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Elwood, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Wilton Center, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Frankfort, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mokena, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Symerton, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Rockdale, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 8%
  • Projected Test Scores: 10%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lincoln Estates, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Joliet, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Frankfort Square, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations