For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,166 students in Carterville, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Carterville, IL are Tri-c Elementary School, Carterville Jr High School and Carterville Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carterville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Carterville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Carterville, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-c Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 W Grand Ave
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-8742
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-8742
Gr: K-3 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Carterville Jr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
816 S Division St
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-4500
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-4500
Gr: 7-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Carterville Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 School St
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-6411
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-6411
Gr: 4-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Carterville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1415 W Grand Ave
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-2940
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-2940
Gr: 9-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carterville, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Carterville, IL include Tri-c Elementary School, Carterville Jr High School and Carterville Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Carterville?
4 public schools are located in Carterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Carterville?
Carterville public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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