For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,157 students in Carpentersville, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 165 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Carpentersville, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Carpentersville, IL are Oak Ridge School, Liberty Elementary School and Sunny Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carpentersville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Carpentersville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carpentersville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6500 Miller Rd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-4800
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #33.
Sunny Hill Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Helm Rd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 426-4232
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 426-4232
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Dundee-crown High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Kings Rd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5000
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,561 students
Rank: #55.
Dream Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 Amarillo Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 551-8410
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 551-8410
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 484-2100
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 484-2100
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Meadowdale Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14 Ash St
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2900
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2900
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #88.
Golfview Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 Golfview Ln
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2800
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2800
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
Carpentersville Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 426-1380
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 426-1380
Grades: 6-8
| 1,169 students
Rank: #1010.
Parkview Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
122 Carpenter Blvd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2500
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2500
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #1111.
Lakewood School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1651 Ravine Ln
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2600
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #1212.
Success Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Kings Rd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 484-5000
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 484-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Perry Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 Amarillo Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5600
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5600
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2300
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2300
Grades: PK
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oak Ridge Rssp
Alternative School
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(630) 232-5963
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(630) 232-5963
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carpentersville, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Carpentersville, IL include Oak Ridge School, Liberty Elementary School and Sunny Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carpentersville?
15 public schools are located in Carpentersville.
What percentage of students in Carpentersville go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Carpentersville are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carpentersville?
Carpentersville public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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