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658 schools in Chicago

Illinois · Public K-12

Chicago's public schools total 658 across the city, with enrollment of about 328,250 and an average school size near 499.

7-year change in Chicago

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
327,652
-46,059 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
630
-33 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
11%
was 10%
% Hispanic
47%
was 47%
% Black
34%
was 37%
% Asian
5%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Academy for Global CitizenshipElementaryKG-08486
ACCELERATION ACADEMIES LLC HOMESTEADHigh08-12170
ACE Amandla Charter SchoolHigh09-12137
Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente ElemElementaryKG-08461
Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines de laCombinedKG-12432
Acero Chtr - Bartolome de lasElementaryKG-08225
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes ElemElementaryKG-08370
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago CmpsElementaryKG-08224
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem SchElementaryKG-0898
Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez ElemElementaryKG-08508
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo ElemElementaryKG-08266
Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros ElemElementaryKG-08326
Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo ElemElementaryKG-08532
Acero Chtr Netrk - Major GarciaHigh09-12666
Acero Chtr Network - Jovita IdarElementaryKG-08528
Acero Chtr Network - PFC TorressElementaryKG-08528
Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- VictoriaHigh09-12561
Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem SchElementaryKG-08465
Addams Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08544
Air Force Acad High SchoolHigh09-12131
Albany Park Multicultural ElemMiddle07-08243
Alcott College PrepHigh09-12373
Alcott Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08567
Aldridge Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08257
Amundsen High SchoolHigh09-121,507
Ariel Elem Community AcademyElementaryPK-08364
Armour Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08255
Armstrong G Elem IntL StudiesElementaryPK-081,304
Art in Motion Charter SchoolHigh07-12602
Ashburn Community Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08324
Ashe Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08387
Asian Human Srvcs-Passage ChrtrElementaryKG-08379
Aspira Charter - Bus and FinHigh09-12426
ASPIRA Charter - Early College PrHigh09-12285
ASPIRA Charter - Haugan CampusMiddle06-0883
Audubon Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08606
Austin College and Career Acad HSHigh09-12190
Avalon Park Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08225
Avondale - Logandale Elem SchElementaryPK-08459
Azuela Elem SchoolElementaryKG-08690
Back of The Yards IB HSHigh09-121,039
Barbara A Sizemore CampusElementaryKG-08231
Barnard Elem Comp Math & Sci CtrElementaryPK-08243
Barry Elem SchoolElementaryPK-06473
Barton Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08411
Bass Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08313
Bateman Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08904
Beard Elem SchoolElementaryPK-03327
Beasley Elem Magnet Academic CtrElementaryPK-081,119
Beaubien Elem SchoolElementaryPK-081,004
Beethoven Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08333
Beidler Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08232
Belding Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08609
Bell Elem SchoolElementaryKG-08902
Belmont-Cragin Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08518
Bennett Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08312
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter SchElementaryKG-08293
Black Magnet Elem SchoolElementaryKG-08336
Blaine Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08639
Blair Early Childhood CenterElementaryPK-01164
Bogan High SchoolHigh09-12716
Bond Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08233
Bouchet Elem Math & Science AcadElementaryPK-08660
Bowen High SchoolHigh09-12278
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem SchElementaryPK-08513
Brennemann Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08482
Brentano Elem Math & Science AcadElementaryPK-08763
Bret Harte Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08339
Bridge Elem SchoolElementaryPK-081,100
Bright Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08236
Brighton Park Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08298
Bronzeville Academy Charter SchElementaryKG-08332
Bronzeville Classical Elem SchElementaryKG-08458
Bronzeville Scholastic HSHigh09-12119
Brooks College Prep Academy HSHigh07-121,007
Brown R Elem Community AcadElementaryPK-08279
Brownell Elem SchoolElementaryPK-06165
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty ElemElementaryPK-08452
Budlong Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08776
Burbank Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08691
Burke Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08323
Burley Elem SchoolElementaryKG-08494
Burnham Elem Inclusive AcademyElementaryPK-08374
Burnside Elem Scholastic AcademyElementaryPK-08264
Burr Elem SchoolElementaryKG-08465
Burroughs Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08303
Byrne Elem SchoolElementaryKG-08619
Calmeca Acad Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08605
Camelot Safe Academy SchoolHigh06-120
Cameron Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08671
Camras Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08702
Canty Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08791
Cardenas Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08764
Carnegie Elem SchoolElementaryKG-08389
Carroll Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08411
Carson Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08724
Carter Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08279
Carver Military Academy HSHigh09-12420
Carver Primary SchoolElementaryPK-08467
Casals Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08337

About Chicago

Chicago is a sprawling Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 658 schools and 328,250 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 465 elementary, 11 middle, 173 high, and 9 other.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 12%: 373,711 students in SY 2017-18 versus 327,652 in SY 2024-25. Chicago now counts 630 public schools, down from 663 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Chicago discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Chicago?
Chicago, Illinois has 658 public K-12 schools serving approximately 328,250 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Chicago?
Chicago has 465 elementary, 11 middle, 173 high, 9 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Chicago?
Lane Technical High School is the largest public school in Chicago by enrollment, with approximately 4,604 students.
What school districts serve Chicago?
Chicago is served by 12 public school districts, including Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, Horizon Science Acad-Belmont, Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk, Dept of Human Services, Urban Prep Chrtr Sch for Yng Men and 7 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Chicago cover?
Public schools in Chicago serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Chicago?
119 of the 658 public schools in Chicago are charter schools.

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