For the 2025 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 Carterville Intermediate School and Tri-c Elementary 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 27% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carterville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carterville Intermediate School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 School St
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-6411
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-6411
Grades: 4-6
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Tri-c Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1405 W Grand Ave
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-8742
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-8742
Grades: K-3
| 657 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carterville, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carterville, IL include Carterville Intermediate School and Tri-c Elementary 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).
Recent Articles
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
The Debate Over Mandatory AP Exams: Balancing Academic Rigor and Student Well-being
Some public schools are forcing students in AP courses to take the AP exam. Here's a look at both sides of the debate and the potential benefits in store for both students and high schools.
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.