Cary JR High School

Cary Jr High School serves 745 middle school students in grades 6 through 8, offering a solid educational foundation in this growing McHenry County community. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1 and 61 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides relatively small class sizes that allow for more individualized attention. The school earns a strong MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks in the 85th percentile among Illinois middle schools, placing #584 out of 3,819 schools statewide.

Academic performance shows promise with an academic score of 7.9, though reading proficiency at 41% indicates opportunities for continued growth in literacy skills across grade levels. Located on Crystal Lake Road, Cary Jr High sits in an affluent suburban community where the median household income reaches $114,055 and 43% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 4.2% and median home values around $283,000 reflect a stable, well-established area that values education and family life.

The school operates within Cary's large suburban setting, serving families in a community of over 26,000 residents who have chosen this area for its blend of small-town character and proximity to greater Chicagoland opportunities.