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4 schools in Manhattan

Illinois · Public K-12

Looking for a public school in Manhattan? The city has 4 K-12 options totaling roughly 2,011 students (3 elementary and 1 middle).

7-year change in Manhattan

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,011
+546 (+37%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 88%
% Hispanic
11%
was 9%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Anna McDonald Elem SchoolElementary02-03434
Manhattan Intermediate SchoolElementary04-05417
Manhattan Jr High SchoolMiddle06-08615
Wilson Creek Elem SchElementaryPK-01545

About Manhattan

Across Manhattan, Illinois, 4 public schools enrolls about 2,011 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 3 elementary, and 1 middle.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment rose 37%: 1,465 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,011 in SY 2024-25. Manhattan now counts 4 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 88% to 83% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Manhattan discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Manhattan?
Manhattan, Illinois has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,011 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Manhattan?
Manhattan has 3 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Manhattan?
Manhattan Jr High School is the largest public school in Manhattan by enrollment, with approximately 615 students.
What school districts serve Manhattan?
Manhattan public schools are operated by Manhattan SD 114.
What grade levels do public schools in Manhattan cover?
Public schools in Manhattan serve students from pre-K through grade 8.