For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 449 students in Carrollton, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 222 private students). 71% 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carrollton, IL (2026)
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 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 180 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?
71% 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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