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12 schools in Frankfort

Illinois · Public K-12

For families in Frankfort, public-school options total 12 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 7,473 (8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Frankfort

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,298
-413 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
-1 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 78%
% Hispanic
12%
was 10%
% Black
10%
was 6%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Chelsea Elem SchoolElementary03-05893
Dr Julian Rogus SchoolElementaryKG-04653
Frankfort Square Elem SchoolElementary01-04175
Grand Prairie Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-02840
Hickory Creek Middle SchoolMiddle06-08943
Indian Trail Elem SchoolElementary01-04466
Lincoln-Way East High SchoolHigh09-122,696
LWASE-Self-K-8ElementaryM-M·
Mary Drew Early Learning CenterElementaryPK-PK94
Peotone Intermediate CenterElementary04-05147
Pioneer Grove Educational CenterCombinedPK-120
Summit Hill Junior High SchoolMiddle07-08566

About Frankfort

Frankfort, Illinois is home to 12 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 7,473 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city spans 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.

Schools in Frankfort average about 623 students each, 30% above the Illinois norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Frankfort has shrank 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 7,711 students to 7,298. The school count fell from 10 to 9 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 78% to 71%.

On this page, the community for Frankfort discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Frankfort, Illinois?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in Frankfort, with a combined enrollment of about 7,473.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Frankfort?
Frankfort has 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Frankfort?
Lincoln-Way East High School is the largest public school in Frankfort by enrollment, with approximately 2,696 students.
What school districts serve Frankfort?
Frankfort is served by 5 public school districts, including Lincoln-Way Area Spec Ed JA Dist, Frankfort CCSD 157C, Summit Hill SD 161, Peotone CUSD 207U, Lincoln Way CHSD 210.
What grade levels do public schools in Frankfort cover?
Public schools in Frankfort serve students from pre-K through grade 12.