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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
Cassell Elem SchoolElementaryKG-08364
Catalyst Charter - Maria ESCombinedKG-121,107
Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ESElementaryKG-08512
Cather Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08321
Chalmers STEAM ElementaryElementaryPK-08205
Chappell Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08598
Charles J Sahs Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08262
Chase Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08415
Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad CtElementaryPK-08784
Chicago Academy Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08548
Chicago Academy High SchoolHigh09-12580
Chicago Collegiate Charter SchoolHigh05-12255
Chicago Excel Academy HSHigh09-12266
Chicago Excel Academy HSHigh09-120
Chicago HS for Agricult SciencesHigh09-12827
Chicago HS for the ArtsHigh09-12578
Chicago Math & Sci Elem CharterHigh06-12623
Chicago Military Academy HSHigh09-12209
Chicago Technology Academy HSHigh09-12315
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HSHigh09-12673
Chicago World Language AcademyElementaryKG-08449
Chopin Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08323
Christopher Elem SchoolElementaryKG-08315
Christopher House Chrt ESElementaryPK-08502
CICS - Avalon/South ShoreElementaryKG-08469
CICS - Basil CampusElementaryKG-08541
CICS - Bond CampusElementaryKG-06279
CICS - Bucktown CampusElementaryKG-08518
CICS - Irving Park CampusElementaryKG-08453
CICS - Longwood CampusCombined03-121,137
CICS - Loomis Primary CampusElementaryKG-02333
CICS - Northtown CampusHigh09-12878
CICS - Prairie CampusElementaryKG-08412
CICS - Ralph Ellison CampusHigh09-12247
CICS - Washington Pk CampusElementaryKG-08493
CICS - West Belden CampusElementaryKG-08520
CICS - WrightwoodElementaryKG-08614
Claremont Magnet Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08335
Clark G R Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08134
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High SchlHigh09-12453
Clay Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08578
Clemente Community Academy HSHigh09-12745
Cleveland Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08507
Clinton Elem SchoolElementaryPK-081,050
Clissold Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08508
Colemon J Elem AcademyElementaryPK-08166
Coles Elem Language AcademyElementaryPK-08286
Collins Academy STEAM High SchoolHigh09-12228
Columbia Explorers Elem AcademyElementaryPK-08718
Cook Co Juvenile Det -York Alt HSHigh09-120
Cook Co Juvenile-Jefferson Alt HSHigh06-120
Cook Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08322
Coonley Elem SchoolElementaryKG-08723
Cooper Elem Dual Language AcademyElementaryPK-08428
Corkery Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08442
Corliss High SchoolHigh09-12430
Courtenay Elem Language Arts CtrElementaryPK-08266
Crane Medical Prep HSHigh09-12295
Crown Elem Comm Acd Fine Arts CtrElementaryKG-0892
Cuffe Math-Sci Tech Elem AcademyElementaryPK-08249
Cullen Elem SchoolElementaryKG-08176
Curie Metropolitan High SchoolHigh09-123,099
Curtis Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08356
Daisy Bates Acad of Social JusticElementaryPK-08225
Daley Elem AcademyElementaryPK-08511
Darwin Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08502
Davis M Magnet Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08120
Davis N Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08540
Dawes Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08926
De Diego Elem Community AcademyElementaryPK-08511
Decatur Classical Elem SchoolElementaryKG-08341
Deneen Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08451
Depriest Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08419
Dett Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08326
Dever Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08733
Devry Advantage Academy High SchlHigh11-12152
Dewey Elem Academy of Fine ArtsElementaryPK-08272
Dirksen Elem SchoolElementaryPK-081,263
Disney Elem Magnet SchoolElementaryPK-081,384
Disney II Elem SchoolElementaryPK-06422
Disney II Magnet HSHigh07-12738
Dixon Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08412
Dore Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08745
Douglass Academy High SchoolHigh09-1229
Drake Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08302
Drummond Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08339
Dubois Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08201
Dulles Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08651
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HSHigh09-12355
Dunne Technology Acad Elem SchElementaryPK-08206
Durkin Park Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08679
Dvorak Technology Acad Elem SchElementaryPK-08276
Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl SchoolElementaryKG-08195
Earle Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08286
Eberhart Elem SchoolElementaryPK-081,011
Ebinger Elem SchoolElementaryKG-08693
Edgebrook Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08554
Edison Elem Regional Gifted CntrElementaryKG-08265
Edison Park Elem SchoolElementaryKG-08411
Edwards Elem SchoolElementaryPK-081,209

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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