For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,405 students in Carbondale, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carbondale, IL are Giant City Elementary School, Unity Point Elementary School and Lewis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carbondale, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Giant City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1062 Boskydell Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-5391
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-5391
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Unity Point Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4033 S Illinois Ave
Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 529-4151
Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 529-4151
Grades: PK-8
| 606 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lewis School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Lewis Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Grades: 4-5
| 306 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1025 N Wall St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-6226
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-6226
Grades: 2-3
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Carbondale Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Grand Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 N Parrish Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5781
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5781
Grades: PK-1
| 475 students
Carbondale, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 S Lewis Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Grades: 4-5
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carbondale, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carbondale, IL include Giant City Elementary School, Unity Point Elementary School and Lewis School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carbondale, IL?
6 public elementary schools are located in Carbondale, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale, IL?
Carbondale, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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