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6 schools in Chatham

Illinois · Public K-12

In Chatham, Illinois, public K-12 schools total 6 and serve approximately 4,516 students, with an average school size of 753.

7-year change in Chatham

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,516
-290 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 78%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
5%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Ball Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04552
Chatham Elem SchoolElementaryKG-04500
Glenwood Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04573
Glenwood High SchoolHigh09-121,484
Glenwood Intermediate SchMiddle05-06672
Glenwood Middle SchoolMiddle07-08735

About Chatham

Across Chatham, Illinois, 6 public schools educates about 4,516 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 753, higher than the state mean of about 480.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 6%: 4,806 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,516 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Chatham discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Chatham?
Chatham, Illinois has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,516 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Chatham?
Chatham has 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Chatham?
Glenwood High School is the largest public school in Chatham by enrollment, with approximately 1,484 students.
What school districts serve Chatham?
Chatham public schools are operated by Ball Chatham CUSD 5.
What grade levels do public schools in Chatham cover?
Public schools in Chatham serve students from pre-K through grade 12.