 Carrollton is located at (39.3589, -93.4956).According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.Carrollton R-VII School District operates Carrollton Area Career Center, Carrollton High School; grades 9-12, Carrollton Junior High School; grades 7–8, Carrollton Elementary School; grades 2–6, and Adams School; grades Pre-K-1.