| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 | Humboldt | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 3,137 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Charleston Community Unit School District 1 | Ashmore | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 2,622 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Oakland Community Unit School District 5 | Oakland | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 252 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Coles County compares
Together they enroll 6,011 students across 14 schools. The largest is Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 with 3,137 students. Districts here average 3.3/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Coles County, Illinois
Coles County has 3 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Coles County is Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Coles County, IL?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Coles County, IL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Coles County, IL?
Of the districts serving Coles County, Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 38th percentile among Illinois school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Illinois reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Illinois only, never across state lines.