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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Elem School | Chicago | Elementary | 43.5 |
| Whittier Elem School | Waukegan | Elementary | 37.0 |
| Whittier Elem School | Wheaton | Elementary | 31.1 |
| Whittier Elem School | Oak Park | Elementary | 37.5 |
| Whittier Elem School | Chicago | Elementary | 21.0 |
| Whittier Elem School | Harvey | Elementary | 13.5 |
| Whittier Elem School | Downers Grove | Elementary | 18.2 |
| Whittier Elementary School | Blue Island | Elementary | 10.3 |
| Whittier Primary School | Northlake | Elementary | 30.0 |
| Whittier Primary School | Peoria | Elementary | 27.0 |
| Wiesbrook Elem School | Wheaton | Elementary | 28.9 |
| Wilbur Trimpe Middle School | Bethalto | Middle | 39.1 |
| Wilco Area Career Center | Romeoville | High | 25.0 |
| Wilcox Elem School | Springfield | Elementary | 20.0 |
| Wild Rose Elem School | Saint Charles | Elementary | 37.3 |
| Wilder-Waite Grade School | Peoria | Elementary | 23.1 |
| Wildwood Elem School | Chicago | Elementary | 36.0 |
| Will Co Detention Center 6-8 | Joliet | Middle | — |
| Will Co Detention Center 9-12 | Joliet | High | 2.0 |
| Willard Elem School | Moline | Elementary | 12.0 |
| Willard Elem School | South Elgin | Elementary | 24.4 |
| Willard Elem School | River Forest | Elementary | 26.0 |
| Willard Elem School | Evanston | Elementary | 31.6 |
| William Beye Elem School | Oak Park | Elementary | 28.4 |
| William Brown Magnet Elem School | Chicago | Elementary | 25.5 |
| William E Young School | Homer Glen | Elementary | 32.3 |
| William F Murphy Elem School | Woodridge | Elementary | 31.1 |
| William Hatch Elem School | Oak Park | Elementary | 27.2 |
| William Holliday Elem School | Fairview Heights | Elementary | 33.0 |
| William J Butler School | Lockport | Elementary | 35.3 |
| William L Thompson School | Lake Villa | Elementary | 35.2 |
| Williams Medical Prep High Sch | Chicago | High | 16.0 |
| Williamsburg Elem School | Geneva | Elementary | 31.4 |
| Williamsfield Elem School | Williamsfield | Elementary | 9.9 |
| Williamsfield High School | Williamsfield | High | 12.2 |
| Williamsfield Middle School | Williamsfield | Middle | 8.2 |
| Williamson Co Intensive Program | Marion | Not reported | 3.0 |
| Williamson Co Learning Cntr | Marion | Not reported | 4.0 |
| Williamsville High School | Williamsville | High | 33.0 |
| Williamsville Jr High School | Williamsville | Middle | 31.0 |
| Willow Bend Elem School | Rolling Meadows | Elementary | 37.3 |
| Willow Creek Elem School | Woodridge | Elementary | 30.1 |
| Willow Elem School | Pekin | Elementary | 13.5 |
| Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr | Buffalo Grove | Elementary | 27.0 |
| Willow Grove Elem School | Centralia | Elementary | 13.0 |
| Willow School | Homewood | Elementary | 48.4 |
| Willow Springs Elem School | Willow Springs | Elementary | 35.0 |
| Willowbrook Elem School | Glenview | Elementary | 32.3 |
| Willowbrook High School | Villa Park | High | 118.4 |
| Willowbrook Middle School | South Beloit | Middle | 25.0 |
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