Top 5 Best Carthage Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 760 students in Carthage, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Carthage, IL are Royals Carthage, Carthage Middle School and Carthage Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Carthage, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Royals Carthage
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
84 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Carthage Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3914
Grades: 5-8
| 147 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Carthage Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9202
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Illini West High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Miller St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9607
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Carthage
Alternative School
84 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcisec High School Md
Special Education School
600 Miller St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carthage, Illinois

Carthage, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Grades: 4-5
| 124 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Carthage, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Carthage, IL include Royals Carthage, Carthage Middle School and Carthage Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Carthage, IL?
6 public schools are located in Carthage, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage, IL?
Carthage, IL public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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