For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,295 students in Carlinville, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Carlinville, IL are Roe Safe Sch Greene, Carlinville Primary School and Carlinville Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlinville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Carlinville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carlinville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roe Safe Sch Greene
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 E. Nicholas Street, Region
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Carlinville Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18456 Shipman Rd
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9849
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9849
Grades: PK-2
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Carlinville Intermediate School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 W Buchanan St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9523
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9523
Grades: 3-5
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Carlinville High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
829 W Main St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3104
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3104
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Carlinville Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Illinois Ave
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3106
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3106
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Alt. Edu. Center-greene
Alternative School
225 E. Nicholas Street, Region
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Alt. Edu. Center-macoupin
Alternative School
506 N High St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Safe Sch Macoupin
Alternative School
506 N High St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Safe School Jersey
Alternative School
225 E Nicholas St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Carlinville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
506 North High St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-5071
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-5071
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carlinville, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Carlinville, IL include Roe Safe Sch Greene, Carlinville Primary School and Carlinville Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Carlinville?
9 public schools are located in Carlinville.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlinville?
Carlinville public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carlinville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carlinville include: Carlinville Intermediate School vs. Carlinville Middle School, Carlinville Intermediate School vs. Carlinville High School, Carlinville Middle School vs. Carlinville Intermediate School
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