For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,166 students in 62918, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 62918, IL are Carterville High School, Carterville Jr High School and Carterville Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62918 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62918, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62918, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carterville High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 W Grand Ave
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-2940
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-2940
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
Rank: #22.
Carterville Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
816 S Division St
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-4500
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-4500
Grades: 7-8
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Carterville Intermediate School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 School St
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-6411
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-6411
Grades: 4-6
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Tri-c Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1405 W Grand Ave
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-8742
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-8742
Grades: K-3
| 657 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62918, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62918, IL include Carterville High School, Carterville Jr High School and Carterville Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 62918?
4 public schools are located in 62918.
What is the racial composition of students in 62918?
62918 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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