For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,720 students in Cary, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 662 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Cary, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cary, IL are Cary-grove Community High School, Briargate Elementary School and Cary Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cary, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Cary have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cary, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cary-grove Community High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2208 3 Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3825
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3825
Gr: 9-12 | 1,348 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Briargate Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Wulff St
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5250
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5250
Gr: 1-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Cary Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2109 Crystal Lake Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5150
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Deer Path Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2211 Crystal Lake Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5350
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5350
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Three Oaks School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1514 3 Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5450
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5450
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
409 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5550
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5550
Gr: PK-K | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cary, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Cary, IL include Cary-grove Community High School, Briargate Elementary School and Cary Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Cary?
6 public schools are located in Cary.
What percentage of students in Cary go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Cary are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cary?
Cary public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cary are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cary include: Three Oaks School vs. Deer Path Elementary School, Deer Path Elementary School vs. Three Oaks School, Briargate Elementary School vs. Three Oaks School
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