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19 schools in Normal

Illinois · Public K-12

Normal, Illinois hosts 19 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 9,803 students, broken out as 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high.

7-year change in Normal

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,803
-744 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
16
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 66%
% Hispanic
11%
was 6%
% Black
16%
was 13%
% Asian
8%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Central Illinois Bridge AcademyHigh07-120
Chiddix Jr High SchoolMiddle06-08597
Colene Hoose Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05413
Eugene Field SchoolHigh12-120
Fairview Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05280
Glenn Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05272
Grove Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05519
Kingsley Jr High SchoolMiddle06-08730
McClean Co Detention CenterHigh06-120
Normal Community High SchoolHigh09-122,079
Normal Community West High SchoolHigh09-121,590
Oakdale Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05386
Parkside Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05322
Parkside Jr High SchoolMiddle06-08598
Prairieland Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05450
Sugar Creek Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05468
Thomas Metcalf SchoolElementaryPK-08459
University High SchoolHigh09-12624
YBMC Charter SchHigh11-1216

About Normal

Public education in Normal, Illinois runs across 19 schools that teaches roughly 9,803 students. By footprint, Normal sits in the medium-population bracket.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Normal has declined 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 10,547 students to 9,803. The school count fell from 17 to 16 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 66% to 56% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Normal discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Normal, Illinois?
There are 19 public K-12 schools in Normal, with a combined enrollment of about 9,803.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Normal?
Normal has 9 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Normal?
Normal Community High School is the largest public school in Normal by enrollment, with approximately 2,079 students.
What school districts serve Normal?
Normal is served by 3 public school districts, including McLean County USD 5, ISU Laboratory Schools, DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE.
What grade levels do public schools in Normal cover?
Public schools in Normal serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Normal?
1 of the 19 public schools in Normal are charter schools.