For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,282 students in Carmi, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Carmi, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carmi, IL are Jefferson Attendance Center, Washington Attendance Center and Carmi White Cnty Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmi, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Carmi have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carmi, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Attendance Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
713 4th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Gr: 2-3 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Washington Attendance Center
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Gr: 4-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Carmi White Cnty Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Gr: 7-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Carmi-white County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Brownsville Attendance Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 County Road 700 E
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
113 10th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Gr: K-1 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
205 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3515
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3515
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carmi, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Carmi, IL include Jefferson Attendance Center, Washington Attendance Center and Carmi White Cnty Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Carmi?
7 public schools are located in Carmi.
What percentage of students in Carmi go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Carmi are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carmi?
Carmi public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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