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Best Schools in Matteson, IL
Matteson, IL has 21 public schools (2 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 14,252 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Matteson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Matteson, IL
The top high schools in Matteson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln-way East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Way Chsd 210 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2749 Students
2. Rich Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rich Twp Hsd 227 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2487 Students
Best Middle Schools in Matteson, IL
The top middle schools in Matteson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hickory Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frankfort Ccsd 157c • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 910 Students
2. Summit Hill Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Hill Sd 161 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 640 Students
3. Walker Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Hill Sd 161 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 550 Students
4. O W Huth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matteson Esd 162 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 454 Students
5. Colin Powell Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Esd 159 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
6. Southwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Country Club Hills Sd 160 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Matteson, IL
The top elementary schools in Matteson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chelsea Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frankfort Ccsd 157c • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 882 Students
2. Indian Trail Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Hill Sd 161 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 326 Students
3. Dr Julian Rogus School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Hill Sd 161 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 644 Students
4. Arcadia Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matteson Esd 162 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 555 Students
5. Illinois School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matteson Esd 162 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 335 Students
6. Woodgate Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Esd 159 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
7. Matteson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matteson Esd 162 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 392 Students
8. Neil Armstrong Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Esd 159 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
9. Sieden Prairie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Esd 159 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
10. Meadowview School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Country Club Hills Sd 160 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 365 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Matteson, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Matteson, IL has a total population of 22,461 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Matteson, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Matteson, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Matteson, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Matteson, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Matteson, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Matteson, IL
How many schools are in Matteson, IL?
Matteson, IL has 21 public schools: 2 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 14,252 students in total.
How do schools in Matteson perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Matteson score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Matteson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Matteson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Matteson
6 of 6 schools in Matteson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 4
All 6 public schools we grade in Matteson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
- Marya Yates Elementary School
- Matteson Elem School
- Sieden Prairie Elementary School
- Woodgate Elem School
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.