For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,134 students in Coal City, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Coal City, IL are Coal City Middle School, Coal City Intermediate School and Coal City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coal City, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Coal City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Coal City, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coal City Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Coal City Intermediate School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 E Division St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2182
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2182
Grades: 4-5
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Coal City High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
655 W Division St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2396
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2396
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #44.
Coal City Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Broadway St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2334
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2334
Grades: 2-3
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
755 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5042
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5042
Grades: PK-1
| 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Coal City, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Coal City, IL include Coal City Middle School, Coal City Intermediate School and Coal City High School.
How many public schools are located in Coal City?
5 public schools are located in Coal City.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal City?
Coal City public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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