For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 929 students in Carlinville, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carlinville, IL are Roe Safe School 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carlinville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carlinville, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roe Safe School Greene
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
227 E 1st South St, Regional O
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 6-12
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
Gr: PK-2 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Carlinville Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 W Buchanan St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9523
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9523
Gr: 3-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Carlinville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Illinois Ave
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3106
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3106
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Safe School Jersey
Alternative School
227 E 1st South St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Safe School Macoupin
Alternative School
227 E 1st South St, Regional O
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carlinville, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carlinville, IL include Roe Safe School Greene, Carlinville Primary School and Carlinville Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carlinville?
6 public elementary schools are located in Carlinville.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlinville?
Carlinville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Carlinville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Carlinville include: Carlinville Intermediate School vs. Carlinville Middle School, Carlinville Middle School vs. Carlinville Intermediate School
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