Coretta Scott King Magnet School in University Park has been recognized as one of the 2026 Best Elementary Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Coretta Scott King Magnet School in University Park is an International Baccalaureate school priding itself on serving multicultural kindergarten through fifth-grade students who reside in Crete, Monee, Park Forest, and University Park.
Our school helps students develop the intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills that promote lifelong learning and successful citizenship. Our focus on being internationally minded facilitates meaningful in-depth inquiries into world issues and encourages students to take action based on their learning. Student admission is based on an application and lottery process.