In the 2023-24 school year, 60.4% of Manteno Elementary School students failed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
The Manteno Public Library District is offering a program called Reading Buddies, which aims to help children improve their reading skills and confidence.
A book discussion event is scheduled at the Manteno Public Library on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The event, part of the "Not Your Mother’s Book Club," will focus on "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot.