For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,134 students in Coal City, IL.
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Coal City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public 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 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Coal City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 W Division St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2396
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2396
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Coal City, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Coal City, IL include Coal City Middle School, Coal City Intermediate School and Coal City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Coal City?
5 public schools are located in Coal City.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal City?
Coal City public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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