For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,693 students in Carroll County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carroll County, IL are Eastland Elementary School, Chadwick-milledgeville Elementary School and Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Carroll County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 S Chestnut St
Shannon, IL 61078
(815) 864-2300
Shannon, IL 61078
(815) 864-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Chadwick-milledgeville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E 8th St
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E 8th St
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
West Carroll Primary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Wacker Rd
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7747
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7747
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
West Carroll Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
633 S East St
Mount Carroll, IL 61053
(815) 244-2002
Mount Carroll, IL 61053
(815) 244-2002
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carroll County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carroll County, IL include Eastland Elementary School, Chadwick-milledgeville Elementary School and Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carroll County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County 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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