For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,171 students in Carterville, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carterville, IL are Tri-c Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carterville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carterville, IL (2026)
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 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carterville, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carterville, IL include Tri-c Elementary School and Carterville Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carterville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Carterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Carterville?
Carterville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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