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4 schools in Elmwood Park

Illinois · Public K-12

Elmwood Park runs 4 public K-12 schools inside Illinois, with combined enrollment near 2,908 (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Elmwood Park

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,908
+65 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
34%
was 43%
% Hispanic
60%
was 51%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Elm Middle SchoolMiddle06-08615
Elmwood Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05567
Elmwood Park High SchoolHigh09-121,015
John Mills Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05711

About Elmwood Park

Elmwood Park, Illinois is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,908 students. By school count, it is a compact city.

On the school-mix side, the city consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Elmwood Park is around 727 students, 51% meaningfully above the Illinois average of about 480.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,843 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,908 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 5 to 4 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 43% to 34% over the same window.

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Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Elmwood Park, Illinois?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Elmwood Park, with a combined enrollment of about 2,908.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Elmwood Park?
Elmwood Park has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Elmwood Park?
Elmwood Park High School is the largest public school in Elmwood Park by enrollment, with approximately 1,015 students.
What school districts serve Elmwood Park?
Elmwood Park public schools are operated by Elmwood Park CUSD 401.
What grade levels do public schools in Elmwood Park cover?
Public schools in Elmwood Park serve students from pre-K through grade 12.