For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 243 students in Mattoon, IL.
Mattoon, IL public preschools have a diversity score of 0.42, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mattoon, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: n/an/a
1201 S 6th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Gr: PK | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mattoon, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mattoon, IL include Life Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Mattoon?
2 public preschools are located in Mattoon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mattoon?
Mattoon public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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