Total enrollment
278
-105 (-27%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Cairo
Illinois · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Cairo, Illinois total 2, collectively serving roughly 278 students (an average of about 139 per campus).
7-year change in Cairo
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
12%
was 9%
% Black
76%
was 83%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 148 |
| Cairo Jr/Sr High School | High | 07-12 | 130 |
About Cairo
Cairo is a small Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 278 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Cairo is around 139 students, 71% lower than the Illinois average of about 480.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 278 students, contracted 27% from the 383 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 83% to 76% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Cairo discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.