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2 schools in Great Lakes

Illinois · Public K-12

From elementary through high school, Great Lakes runs 2 public K-12 schools (2 elementary), with combined enrollment of about 889.

4-year change in Great Lakes

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
889
+84 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
·
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
889
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Forrestal Elem SchoolElementaryKG-03386
LEARN Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago CampusElementaryKG-08503

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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 889 students, climbed 10% from the 805 reported in SY 2020-21.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Great Lakes, Illinois?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Great Lakes, with a combined enrollment of about 889.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Great Lakes?
Great Lakes has 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest public school in Great Lakes?
LEARN Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus is the largest public school in Great Lakes by enrollment, with approximately 503 students.
What school districts serve Great Lakes?
Great Lakes public schools are operated by North Chicago SD 187.
What grade levels do public schools in Great Lakes cover?
Public schools in Great Lakes serve students from kindergarten through grade 8.
Are there charter schools in Great Lakes?
1 of the 2 public schools in Great Lakes are charter schools.