Illinois Public Schools
Illinois has 4,360 open public schools, including 2,323 elementary, 704 middle, and 956 high schools — 131 are charter schools.
2,323
Elementary
704
Middle
956
High School
131
Charter
Student Demographics (SY 2023-2024)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 836,894 | 45% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 517,863 | 28% |
| Black or African American | 302,849 | 16% |
| Asian | 103,655 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 78,102 | 4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4,561 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,683 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 1,846,264 | 949,279M / 896,328F |
Source: NCES CCD State Membership (SEA 052), SY 2023-2024.
Schools
| School | City | Level | Teachers |
|---|---|---|---|
| J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr | Mount Vernon | Elementary | 18.1 |
| J L Hensey Elem School | Washington | Elementary | 21.0 |
| J Leigh Elem School | Norridge | Elementary | 43.5 |
| J M Hannum Elem School | Oak Lawn | Elementary | 30.5 |
| J Sterling Morton Alternative Sch | Cicero | High | 11.0 |
| J Sterling Morton East High Sch | Cicero | High | 185.0 |
| J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr | Cicero | Secondary | 75.0 |
| J Sterling Morton West High Sch | Berwyn | High | 218.0 |
| J T Manning Elem School | Westmont | Elementary | 25.0 |
| J W Eater Jr High School | Rantoul | Middle | 46.2 |
| J W Riley Elem School | Arlington Heights | Elementary | 32.5 |
| J W Riley Intermediate School | Northlake | Elementary | 32.3 |
| J W Robinson Jr Elem School | Lyons | Elementary | 28.2 |
| Jack Benny Middle School | Waukegan | Middle | 38.0 |
| Jack Hille Middle School | Oak Forest | Middle | 33.0 |
| Jack London Middle School | Wheeling | Middle | 64.9 |
| Jackson Charter School Charter | Rockford | Elementary | 5.4 |
| Jackson Elem School | Elmhurst | Elementary | 34.1 |
| Jackson M Elem School | Chicago | Elementary | 26.0 |
| Jackson Middle School | Villa Park | Middle | 48.0 |
| Jackson/Perry MS TAOEP | Murphysboro | Middle | 1.0 |
| Jacksonville High School | Jacksonville | High | 68.5 |
| Jacksonville Middle School | Jacksonville | Middle | 55.0 |
| Jahn Elem School | Chicago | Elementary | 35.8 |
| James Avant Elementary School | Washington Pk | Elementary | 35.0 |
| James Farmer Jr. Elementary | Chicago | Elementary | 19.0 |
| James Hart School | Homewood | Middle | 61.0 |
| James R Doolittle Academy | Chicago | Elementary | 20.5 |
| James R Wood Elem School | Somonauk | Elementary | 28.5 |
| Jamie McGee Elementary School | Bolingbrook | Elementary | 30.8 |
| Jamieson Elem School | Chicago | Elementary | 59.0 |
| Jane Addams Elem School | Melrose Park | Elementary | 26.0 |
| Jane Addams Elem School | Palatine | Elementary | 44.3 |
| Jane Addams Elem School | Springfield | Elementary | 21.0 |
| Jane Addams Elementary School | Moline | Elementary | 19.0 |
| Jane Addams JHS | Schaumburg | Middle | 58.5 |
| Jane Addams Middle School | Bolingbrook | Middle | 48.0 |
| Jane Stenson School | Skokie | Elementary | 29.0 |
| Jasper Co Jr High | Newton | Middle | 9.3 |
| Jasper Elem School | Fairfield | Elementary | 12.6 |
| Jay Stream Middle School | Carol Stream | Middle | 57.3 |
| Je-Neir Elem School | Momence | Elementary | 25.5 |
| Jean McNair Elementary School | Winnebago | Elementary | 21.6 |
| Jefferson Attendance Center | Carmi | Elementary | 12.0 |
| Jefferson Early Childhood Center | Wheaton | Prekindergarten | 16.4 |
| Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr | Moline | Prekindergarten | 7.0 |
| Jefferson Elem School | Belleville | Elementary | 26.9 |
| Jefferson Elem School | Berwyn | Elementary | 36.2 |
| Jefferson Elem School | Charleston | Middle | 43.5 |
| Jefferson Elem School | Chicago Heights | Elementary | 13.0 |
Largest Districts
City of Chicago SD 299
321,666
SD U-46
35,082
Rockford SD 205
27,442
Indian Prairie CUSD 204
25,687
Plainfield SD 202
24,856
CUSD 300
20,443
CUSD 308
16,940
Naperville CUSD 203
16,073
Valley View CUSD 365U
15,187
Schaumburg CCSD 54
14,966
Waukegan CUSD 60
13,679
Springfield SD 186
13,066
Peoria SD 150
12,674
Aurora East USD 131
12,619
McLean County USD 5
12,409
Township HSD 211
12,270
Township HSD 214
12,052
St Charles CUSD 303
11,801
CUSD 200
11,638
Aurora West USD 129
11,211
Related Data
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salary data → WageDepth.com