For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 602 students in Carmi, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carmi, IL are Jefferson Attendance Center, Washington Attendance Center and Brownsville Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmi, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carmi have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carmi, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Attendance Center
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
713 4th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Grades: 2-3
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Attendance Center
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Grades: 4-6
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Brownsville Attendance Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 County Road 700 E
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
113 10th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Grades: K-1
| 172 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 20 Learning Alt Branch School
Alternative School
314 E Cherry St Ste 1
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carmi, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carmi, IL include Jefferson Attendance Center, Washington Attendance Center and Brownsville Attendance Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carmi?
5 public elementary schools are located in Carmi.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmi?
Carmi public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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