For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,557 students in Mokena, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,000 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in Mokena, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mokena, IL are Mokena Elementary School, Mokena Intermediate School and Mokena Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mokena, IL public schools 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). Schools in Mokena have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mokena, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mokena Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11244 Willow Crest Ln
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4850
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4850
Gr: PK-3 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Mokena Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11331 195th St
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4860
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4860
Gr: 4-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Mokena Jr High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19815 Kirkstone Way
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4870
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4870
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mokena, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Mokena, IL include Mokena Elementary School, Mokena Intermediate School and Mokena Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Mokena?
3 public schools are located in Mokena.
What percentage of students in Mokena go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in Mokena are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mokena?
Mokena public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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