Schools in Cary, Illinois (2025)
6 schools · 3,720 students · 6 public · median Enrollment 452.
Cary, in Illinois, has 6 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,720 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 6 public.
The median Enrollment across Cary's schools is 452, above the Illinois median of 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center (65.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Cary-Grove Community High School (58.8, top 50% of high schools nationally), and Deer Path Elem School (58.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Cary-Grove Community High School (1,348 students), Cary Jr High School (761 students), Deer Path Elem School (452 students).
Ranked schools in Cary
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 165Oak Knoll Early Childhood CenterCary · Public Elementary25% Free/reduced-price lunch · 316 students
- 259Cary-Grove Community High SchoolCary · Public High51% Math proficiency · 1,348 students
- 358Deer Path Elem SchoolCary · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 452 students
- 458Briargate Elem SchoolCary · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 555Cary Jr High SchoolCary · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 761 students
- 646Three Oaks SchoolCary · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 443 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center Cary · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 65.3 Top 50% | 25% Free/reduced-price lunch | 316 |
| 2 | Cary-Grove Community High School Cary · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 58.8 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 1,348 |
| 3 | Deer Path Elem School Cary · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 58.0 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 452 |
| 4 | Briargate Elem School Cary · Elementary · Grades 1–5 | Public | 57.6 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 5 | Cary Jr High School Cary · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 55.4 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 761 |
| 6 | Three Oaks School Cary · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 45.8 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 443 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Cary side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Cary?
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is the highest-ranked school in Cary with a Success Index (US) of 65.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Cary?
Cary has 6 schools (4 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle) educating 3,720 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Cary?
The median Enrollment across schools in Cary is 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.