For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,885 students in Cary, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 725 private students). 84% 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, Deer Path 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 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Cary have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cary, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cary-grove Community High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2208 3 Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3825
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3825
Grades: 9-12
| 1,516 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Path Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2211 Crystal Lake Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5350
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5350
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
Cary Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2109 Crystal Lake Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5150
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5150
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #44.
Briargate Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 S Wulff St
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5250
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5250
Grades: 1-5
| 412 students
Rank: #55.
Three Oaks School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1514 3 Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5450
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5450
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
409 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5550
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5550
Grades: PK-K
| 321 students
Cary, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
422 Krenz Ave
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-2152
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-2152
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
409 N 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3841
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3841
Grades: K-4
| 314 students
233 East Oriole Trl
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 516-5513
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 516-5513
Grades: 5-6
| 674 students
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, Deer Path Elementary School and Cary Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Cary, IL?
6 public schools are located in Cary, IL.
What percentage of students in Cary, IL go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Cary, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cary, IL?
Cary, IL public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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