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Cary Ccsd 26 School District

School District · Cary, Illinois

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 2,333

Teachers (FTE): 184

Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

2,333

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.7:1

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

2,333

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.7:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#267 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,892

$798 vs Illinois median

District size

2,333 students

Much larger than Illinois median

The short answer

Cary Ccsd 26 ranks #267 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Cary Ccsd 26's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Three Oaks School (8.1/10), Deer Path Elem School (7.5/10), and Cary JR High School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Deer Path Elem School

STAAR proficiency rose +7.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cary Ccsd 26 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Cary Ccsd 26

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Three Oaks School	8.1 / 10	Elementary	—	439
2	Deer Path Elem School	7.5 / 10	Elementary	—	447
3	Cary JR High School	7.0 / 10	Middle	—	745
4	Briargate Elem School	4.5 / 10	Elementary	—	425

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Cary Ccsd 26

Cary Ccsd 26 is a Cary, Illinois school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,333 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. District-level spending was $15,892 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Cary Ccsd 26 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Three Oaks School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Cary Ccsd 26 students show an average math proficiency of 45.0% and ELA proficiency of 50.9%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school.

District Map

Schools in Cary Ccsd 26, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency45.0%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency50.9%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Cary Ccsd 26 with test data.

Schools in Cary Ccsd 26

5 schools

Elementary Schools4

Three Oaks School

4398.1

Deer Path Elem School

4477.5

Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center

2776.6

Briargate Elem School

4254.5

Middle Schools1

Cary JR High School

7457.0

District Details

State: Illinois
City: Cary
Total Enrollment: 2,333
Teachers (FTE): 184
District spending per student: $15,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cary Ccsd 26?

Cary Ccsd 26 has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cary Ccsd 26?

The average composite rating for Cary Ccsd 26 is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Cary Ccsd 26?

Cary Ccsd 26's district-level spending was $15,892 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cary Ccsd 26?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cary Ccsd 26 is 12.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cary Ccsd 26?

Three Oaks School is the highest-rated school in Cary Ccsd 26 with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Cary Ccsd 26?

Across schools in Cary Ccsd 26 with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Cary Ccsd 26 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Cary Ccsd 26 has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.7/10
Math Proficiency: 45.0%
ELA Proficiency: 50.9%

Resources

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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.