Total enrollment
1,138
-203 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Lyons
Illinois · Public K-12
Lyons runs 3 public K-12 schools inside Illinois, with combined enrollment near 1,138 (2 elementary and 1 middle).
7-year change in Lyons
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
12%
was 20%
% Hispanic
79%
was 70%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costello School | Elementary | PK-05 | 228 |
| J W Robinson Jr Elem School | Elementary | PK-05 | 251 |
| Washington Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 659 |
About Lyons
Lyons, Illinois is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,138 students. By school count, it is a compact city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 2 elementary, and 1 middle.
Schools in Lyons average about 379 students each, 21% meaningfully below the Illinois norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lyons has fell 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,341 students to 1,138. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 70% to 79% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Lyons discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.