For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 181 students in Mount Carroll, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Mount Carroll, IL is West Carroll Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Carroll, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Mount Carroll have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mount Carroll, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Carroll Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
633 S East St
Mount Carroll, IL 61053
(815) 244-2002
Mount Carroll, IL 61053
(815) 244-2002
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Mount Carroll, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 S Main St
Mount Carroll, IL 61053
(815) 244-2055
Mount Carroll, IL 61053
(815) 244-2055
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mount Carroll, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Carroll, IL include West Carroll Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Carroll?
1 public schools are located in Mount Carroll.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Carroll?
Mount Carroll public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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