For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,169 students in Carpentersville, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carpentersville, IL are Oak Ridge School, Success Academy and Carpentersville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carpentersville, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Carpentersville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carpentersville, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 484-2100
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 484-2100
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
Carpentersville Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 426-1380
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 426-1380
Gr: 6-8 | 1,169 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Oak Ridge Rssp
Alternative School
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(630) 232-5963
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Carpentersville, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carpentersville, IL include Oak Ridge School, Success Academy and Carpentersville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carpentersville?
4 public middle schools are located in Carpentersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Carpentersville?
Carpentersville public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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