For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,295 students in Carlinville, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Carlinville, IL are Roe Safe Sch Greene, Carlinville Primary School and Carlinville Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlinville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Carlinville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Carlinville, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roe Safe Sch Greene
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 E. Nicholas Street, Region
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Carlinville Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18456 Shipman Rd
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9849
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9849
Gr: PK-2 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Carlinville Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 W Buchanan St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9523
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9523
Gr: 3-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Carlinville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Illinois Ave
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3106
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3106
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Carlinville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
829 W Main St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3104
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3104
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Alt. Edu. Center-greene
Alternative School
225 E. Nicholas Street, Region
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Alt. Edu. Center-macoupin
Alternative School
506 N High St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Safe Sch Macoupin
Alternative School
506 N High St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Safe School Jersey
Alternative School
225 E Nicholas St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 6-12
Carlinville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
506 North High St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-5071
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-5071
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carlinville, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Carlinville, IL include Roe Safe Sch Greene, Carlinville Primary School and Carlinville Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Carlinville?
9 public schools are located in Carlinville.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlinville?
Carlinville public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carlinville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carlinville include: Carlinville Intermediate School vs. Carlinville Middle School, Carlinville Middle School vs. Carlinville Intermediate School, Carlinville Intermediate School vs. Carlinville High School
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