Schools in Carbondale, Illinois (2025)
7 schools · 3,509 students · 7 public · median Enrollment 457.
Ranked schools in Carbondale
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 175Giant City Elem SchoolCarbondale · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 218 students
- 252Unity Point Elem SchoolCarbondale · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 620 students
- 339Carbondale Comm H SCarbondale · Public High36% Math proficiency · 1,023 students
- 436Parrish Elem SchoolCarbondale · Public Elementary79.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 466 students
- 526Lewis SchoolCarbondale · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 325 students
- 622Thomas Elementary SchoolCarbondale · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 720Carbondale Middle SchoolCarbondale · Public Middle10% Math proficiency · 457 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giant City Elem School Carbondale · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 74.7 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 218 |
| 2 | Unity Point Elem School Carbondale · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 52.0 Top 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 620 |
| 3 | Carbondale Comm H S Carbondale · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 38.5 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 1,023 |
| 4 | Parrish Elem School Carbondale · Elementary · Grades PK–1 | Public | 35.8 Lower 50% | 79.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 466 |
| 5 | Lewis School Carbondale · Elementary · Grades 4–5 | Public | 25.7 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 325 |
| 6 | Thomas Elementary School Carbondale · Elementary · Grades 2–3 | Public | 22.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 7 | Carbondale Middle School Carbondale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 457 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Carbondale?
Giant City Elem School is the highest-ranked school in Carbondale with a Success Index (US) of 74.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Carbondale?
Carbondale has 7 schools (5 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle) educating 3,509 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Carbondale?
The median Enrollment across schools in Carbondale is 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.