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Best Mason County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,251 students in Mason County, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Mason County, IL are Spring Lake Elementary School, Havana Jr High School and New Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mason County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13650 N Manito Rd
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 545-2241
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Havana Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 E Laurel Ave
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-6677
Gr: 5-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
New Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 N Pearl St
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-2241
Gr: K-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Illini Central Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Midwest Central Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 E Southmoor St
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6464
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Havana High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 S Mckinley St
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-3337
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Illini Central Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Illini Central High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Midwest Central High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
910 S Washington St
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6766
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
West Campus Facility
160 E Chestnut St
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mason County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Mason County, IL include Spring Lake Elementary School, Havana Jr High School and New Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mason County?
10 public schools are located in Mason County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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