For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 405 students in Carthage, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carthage, IL are Royals Academy Carthage, Carthage Middle School and Carthage Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Carthage, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Carthage
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Carthage Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3914
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3914
Gr: 5-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Carthage Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9202
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9202
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Carthage
Alternative School
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carthage, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carthage, IL include Royals Academy Carthage, Carthage Middle School and Carthage Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carthage?
4 public elementary schools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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