For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 761 students in Cary, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Cary, IL is Cary Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cary, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Cary have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cary, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
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 middle schools in Cary, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cary, IL include Cary Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cary?
1 public middle schools are located in Cary.
What is the racial composition of students in Cary?
Cary public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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