Coles County Public Schools
Coles County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
23
public schools
Total Enrollment
6,011
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Coles County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Illinois; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Coles County has 3 district entries. Charleston CUSD 1 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 6 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Mattoon has the most listed schools, with 9 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Coles County
Reported Enrollment
6,011
21 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Coles County
Mattoon CUSD 2
Charleston CUSD 1
Oakland CUSD 5
23 Public Schools in Coles County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattoon High School | Profile | Mattoon CUSD 2 | Mattoon, 61938Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 999 |
| Charleston High School | Listed only | Charleston CUSD 1 | Charleston, 61920Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 766 |
| Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch | Listed only | Mattoon CUSD 2 | Mattoon, 61938Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 681 |
| Mattoon Middle School | Listed only | Mattoon CUSD 2 | Mattoon, 61938Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 645 |
| Jefferson Elem School | Listed only | Charleston CUSD 1 | Charleston, 61920Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 635 |
| Riddle Elementary School | Listed only | Mattoon CUSD 2 | Mattoon, 61938Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 616 |
| Carl Sandburg Elem School | Listed only | Charleston CUSD 1 | Charleston, 61920Town: Distant | KG–3 | Primary | 551 |
| Charleston Middle School | Listed only | Charleston CUSD 1 | Charleston, 61920Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 399 |
| Franklin Elementary School | Listed only | Mattoon CUSD 2 | Mattoon, 61938Town: Distant | PK | Other | 196 |
| Mark Twain Elem School | Listed only | Charleston CUSD 1 | Charleston, 61920Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 189 |
| Lake Crest Elem School | Listed only | Oakland CUSD 5 | Oakland, 61943Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 185 |
| Ashmore Elem School | Listed only | Charleston CUSD 1 | Ashmore, 61912Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 82 |
| Oakland High School | Listed only | Oakland CUSD 5 | Oakland, 61943Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 67 |
| Eastern IL EFE System | Listed only | Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb | Mattoon, 61938Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Humboldt Bridges | Listed only | Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb | Humboldt, 61931Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Humboldt TAOEP | Listed only | Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb | Charleston, 61920Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Lerna Bridges | Listed only | Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb | Lerna, 62440Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Lerna TAOEP | Listed only | Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb | Charleston, 61920Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| LIFE Academy | Listed only | Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ | Mattoon, 61938Town: Distant | PK–12 | Special Education | 0 |
| Mattoon Regional Innovation Ctr | Listed only | Mattoon CUSD 2 | Mattoon, 61938Town: Distant | 11–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Mattoon High School
Mattoon CUSD 2
Mattoon, 61938 / Town: Distant
Charleston High School
Charleston CUSD 1
Charleston, 61920 / Town: Distant
Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch
Mattoon CUSD 2
Mattoon, 61938 / Town: Distant
Mattoon Middle School
Mattoon CUSD 2
Mattoon, 61938 / Town: Distant
Jefferson Elem School
Charleston CUSD 1
Charleston, 61920 / Town: Distant
Riddle Elementary School
Mattoon CUSD 2
Mattoon, 61938 / Town: Distant
Carl Sandburg Elem School
Charleston CUSD 1
Charleston, 61920 / Town: Distant
Charleston Middle School
Charleston CUSD 1
Charleston, 61920 / Town: Distant
Franklin Elementary School
Mattoon CUSD 2
Mattoon, 61938 / Town: Distant
Mark Twain Elem School
Charleston CUSD 1
Charleston, 61920 / Town: Distant
Lake Crest Elem School
Oakland CUSD 5
Oakland, 61943 / Rural: Distant
Ashmore Elem School
Charleston CUSD 1
Ashmore, 61912 / Rural: Distant
Oakland High School
Oakland CUSD 5
Oakland, 61943 / Rural: Distant
Eastern IL EFE System
Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb
Mattoon, 61938 / Town: Distant
Humboldt Bridges
Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb
Humboldt, 61931 / Rural: Distant
Humboldt TAOEP
Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb
Charleston, 61920 / Town: Distant
Lerna Bridges
Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb
Lerna, 62440 / Rural: Distant
Lerna TAOEP
Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb
Charleston, 61920 / Town: Distant
LIFE Academy
Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ
Mattoon, 61938 / Town: Distant
Mattoon Regional Innovation Ctr
Mattoon CUSD 2
Mattoon, 61938 / Town: Distant
Coles County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Coles County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Illinois. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Coles County public school directory?
The directory lists 23 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Coles County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Coles County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Coles County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Coles County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.