Total enrollment
278
-20 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
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 school).
4-year change in Cairo
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,682
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
278
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| 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 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 278 students, contracted 7% from the 298 reported in SY 2020-21.
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.