For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,487 students in Coal City, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Coal City, IL are Coal City Middle School, Coal City Intermediate School and Coal City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coal City, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Coal City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Coal City, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coal City Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Coal City Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 E Division St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2182
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2182
Gr: 4-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Coal City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Broadway St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2334
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2334
Gr: 2-3 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
755 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5042
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5042
Gr: PK-1 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Coal City, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Coal City, IL include Coal City Middle School, Coal City Intermediate School and Coal City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Coal City?
4 public elementary schools are located in Coal City.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal City?
Coal City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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