Total enrollment
889
-32 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Great Lakes
Illinois · Public K-12
From elementary through high school, Great Lakes runs 2 public K-12 campuses (2 elementary), with combined enrollment of about 889.
7-year change in Great Lakes
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
11%
was 11%
% Hispanic
55%
was 44%
% Black
27%
was 37%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrestal Elem School | Elementary | KG-03 | 386 |
| LEARN Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus | Elementary | KG-08 | 503 |
About Great Lakes
Great Lakes is a rural-scale Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 889 students total.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 889 students, declined 3% from the 921 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 44% to 55%.
On this page, the community for Great Lakes discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.