Marya Yates Elementary School
#1484 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#39075 of 50,301 nationally
About Marya Yates Elementary School
Marya Yates Elementary School is a public elementary located in Matteson, in the Esd 159 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 284 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1484th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (84th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 284.
There are 6 schools in Matteson; Marya Yates Elementary School ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Marya Yates Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Marya Yates Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Woodgate Elem School
Matteson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students · 1.3 km away
Sieden Prairie Elementary School
Matteson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students · 1.6 km away
Colin Powell Middle Sch
Matteson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students · 2.3 km away
Summit Hill Junior High School
Frankfort · Public middle · Grades 7–8
566 students · 2.4 km away
Indian Trail Elem School
Frankfort · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
466 students · 3.5 km away
Southwood Middle School
Country Club Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
283 students · 4.4 km away
Mary Drew Early Learning Center
Frankfort · Public other · Grades PK–PK
94 students · 4.4 km away
Walker Intermediate School
Tinley Park · Public middle · Grades 5–6
554 students · 4.5 km away
Central Middle School
Tinley Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students · 4.7 km away
Rich Township High School
Olympia Fields · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,433 students · 4.9 km away
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Hearst Elem School
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Mann Elem School
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Parkside Elem Community Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marya Yates Elementary School a good school?
Marya Yates Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 29.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1484 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Marya Yates Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Marya Yates Elementary School ranks #1484 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #39075 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Marya Yates Elementary School?
Marya Yates Elementary School had 284 students in 2025.
Is Marya Yates Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Marya Yates Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Marya Yates Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Marya Yates Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.