For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,422 students in Mount Carmel, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 153 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Mount Carmel, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Mount Carmel, IL are Mt Carmel Grade School, Mt Carmel Junior High School and Mount Carmel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Carmel, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Mount Carmel have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mount Carmel, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Carmel Grade School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Poplar St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5699
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5699
Gr: 3-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mt Carmel Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Pear St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-8886
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-8886
Gr: 7-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Mount Carmel High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Pear St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5104
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5104
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 N Walnut St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3876
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3876
Gr: PK-2 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Carmel, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Carmel, IL include Mt Carmel Grade School, Mt Carmel Junior High School and Mount Carmel High School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Carmel?
4 public schools are located in Mount Carmel.
What percentage of students in Mount Carmel go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Mount Carmel are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Carmel?
Mount Carmel public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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