For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,348 students in Cary, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Cary, IL is Cary-grove Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cary, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Cary have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Cary, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cary-grove Community High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cary, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cary-grove Community High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2208 3 Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3825
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3825
Gr: 9-12 | 1,348 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Cary, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
409 N 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3841
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3841
Gr: K-4 | 314 students Minority enrollment: 24%
233 East Oriole Trl
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 516-5513
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 516-5513
Gr: 5-6 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cary, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cary, IL include Cary-grove Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cary?
1 public high schools are located in Cary.
What is the racial composition of students in Cary?
Cary public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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