Best Schools in Mount Carroll, Illinois
1 schools · 1 Middle
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Use this page to compare every school in Mount Carroll by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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West Carroll Middle School
Middle · West Carroll Cusd 314. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
5.0
out of 10
Median Home
$105,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
5.0
out of 10
Median Home
$105,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Mount Carroll
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Carroll Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.0/10
- Median household income
- $61,932
- Median home value
- $105,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 80%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Mount Carroll compares
Median household income
$62k
76% of Illinois median
About Schools in Mount Carroll, Illinois
Mount Carroll, Illinois is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 middle school.
With an average rating of 5.0 out of 10, schools in Mount Carroll show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Mount Carroll is West Carroll Middle School with a composite score of 5.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Mount Carroll is served by 1 school district: West Carroll CUSD 314. These districts collectively serve 869 students.
Mount Carroll's community shows 25% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $61,932. The poverty rate in the area is 17.1%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 181 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
Schools in Mount Carroll
Mount Carroll, Illinois · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$61,932
Median Home Value
$105,400
Median Rent
$763/mo
Population
2,902
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
80%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Community Profile
Mount Carroll has a median household income of $61,932. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $105,400, with a median rent of $763/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.1%. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Mount Carroll, Illinois
How many schools are in Mount Carroll, Illinois?
Mount Carroll has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Mount Carroll, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Mount Carroll is 5.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Mount Carroll, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Mount Carroll on MySchoolScout is West Carroll Middle School with a composite score of 5.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Mount Carroll, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Mount Carroll on MySchoolScout is West Carroll Middle School with a composite score of 5.0/10.
How many school districts serve Mount Carroll, Illinois?
Mount Carroll is served by 1 school district: West Carroll Cusd 314.
What is the education level in Mount Carroll, Illinois?
According to Census data, 25% of adults in Mount Carroll have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Mount Carroll, Illinois?
The median household income in Mount Carroll is approximately $61,932 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mount Carroll, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Mount Carroll is 12.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mount Carroll, Illinois?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.