For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 469 students in Carrollton, IL (there are , serving 263 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in Carrollton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Carrollton, IL are Carrollton Grade School and Carrollton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carrollton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Carrollton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Carrollton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrollton Grade School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
721 4th St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6831
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6831
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Carrollton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 3rd St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6913
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6913
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carrollton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Carrollton, IL include Carrollton Grade School and Carrollton High School.
How many public schools are located in Carrollton?
2 public schools are located in Carrollton.
What percentage of students in Carrollton go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in Carrollton are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carrollton?
Carrollton public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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