For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,056 students in Cary, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cary, IL are Briargate Elementary School, Cary Jr High School and Deer Path Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cary, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cary have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Cary, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Briargate Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Wulff St
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5250
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5250
Gr: 1-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Cary Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2109 Crystal Lake Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5150
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Deer Path Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2211 Crystal Lake Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5350
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5350
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Three Oaks School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1514 3 Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5450
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5450
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cary, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cary, IL include Briargate Elementary School, Cary Jr High School and Deer Path Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cary?
4 public elementary schools are located in Cary.
What is the racial composition of students in Cary?
Cary public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cary are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cary include: Three Oaks School vs. Deer Path Elementary School, Deer Path Elementary School vs. Three Oaks School, Briargate Elementary School vs. Three Oaks School
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