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14 schools in Calumet City

Illinois · Public K-12

14 public-school campuses operate inside Calumet City, with roughly 5,364 K-12 students enrolled (6 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Calumet City

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,364
-602 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
1%
was 2%
% Hispanic
27%
was 25%
% Black
70%
was 72%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Carol Moseley Braun SchoolElementaryKG-05264
Caroline Sibley Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05434
Center for Academics and TechnoloHigh09-120
Center for Alternative LearningHigh09-120
Creative Communications AcadMiddle06-06246
Hoover Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05571
Lincoln Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08717
S T E M AcademyMiddle08-08243
School of Fine ArtsMiddle07-07224
Schrum Memorial SchoolMiddle06-08274
Thornton Fractnl No High SchoolHigh09-121,425
Wentworth Intermediate SchoolElementary03-05315
Wentworth Jr High SchoolMiddle06-08302
Wilson Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-02349

About Calumet City

Calumet City, Illinois is home to 14 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 5,364 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 6 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high.

Schools in Calumet City average about 383 students each, 20% lower than the Illinois norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Calumet City has contracted 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,966 students to 5,364.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Calumet City discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Calumet City?
Calumet City, Illinois has 14 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,364 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Calumet City?
Calumet City has 6 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Calumet City?
Thornton Fractnl No High School is the largest public school in Calumet City by enrollment, with approximately 1,425 students.
What school districts serve Calumet City?
Calumet City is served by 5 public school districts, including Dolton SD 149, Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157, Lincoln ESD 156, Calumet City SD 155, Thornton Fractional Twp HSD 215.
What grade levels do public schools in Calumet City cover?
Public schools in Calumet City serve students from pre-K through grade 12.