For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 926 students in Carlyle, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Carlyle, IL are Carlyle Elementary School, Carlyle High School and Carlyle Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlyle, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Carlyle have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carlyle, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlyle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
951 6th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Carlyle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1461 12th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-2453
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-2453
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Carlyle Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1631 12th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-8292
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-8292
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carlyle, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Carlyle, IL include Carlyle Elementary School, Carlyle High School and Carlyle Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Carlyle?
3 public schools are located in Carlyle.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlyle?
Carlyle public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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