Best Schools in Cary, IL
Cary, IL has a total of 25 schools including 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 15,735 students attend Cary, IL schools. On average, schools in Cary score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cary underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Cary, IL
Cary, IL has 6 high schools with 7,152 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cary score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cary underperform expectations.
1. Barrington High School
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Barrington Cusd 220 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2802 Students
2. Prairie Ridge High School
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Chsd 155 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1140 Students
3. Cary-grove Community High School
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Chsd 155 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1494 Students
4. Wauconda High School
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Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1460 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cary, IL
Cary, IL has 7 middle schools with 3,898 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cary score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cary underperform expectations.
1. Barrington Middle Sch Station
SchoolGrade
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Barrington Cusd 220 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 964 Students
2. Hannah Beardsley Middle School
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Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students
3. Prairie Grove Junior High School
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Prairie Grove Csd 46 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 321 Students
4. Cary Jr High School
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Cary Ccsd 26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 681 Students
5. Fox River Grove Middle School
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Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 176 Students
6. Algonquin Middle School
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Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
7. Matthews Middle School
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Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cary, IL
Cary, IL has 12 elementary schools with 4,685 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cary score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cary don't meet expectations.
1. Eastview Elem School
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Cusd 300 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
2. Husmann Elem School
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Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
3. Algonquin Road Elem School
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Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 232 Students
4. Deer Path Elem School
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Cary Ccsd 26 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 485 Students
5. Prairie Grove Elem School
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Prairie Grove Csd 46 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 492 Students
6. Briargate Elem School
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Cary Ccsd 26 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 413 Students
7. Cotton Creek School
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Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
8. Three Oaks School
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Cary Ccsd 26 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
9. Canterbury Elem School
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Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
10. Ss Peter & Paul School
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Ss Peter & Paul School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 229 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cary, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cary, IL has a total population of 23,452 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cary, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cary, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cary, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cary, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cary, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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