For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 250 students in Carthage, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Carthage, IL is Carthage Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carthage, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carthage Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9202
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9202
Gr: PK-4 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Carthage, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Gr: 4-5 | 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carthage, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carthage, IL include Carthage Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carthage?
1 public preschools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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