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16 schools in Saint Charles

Illinois · Public K-12

Saint Charles, Illinois runs a public-school system of 16 campuses with combined enrollment around 10,552 (10 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high).

7-year change in Saint Charles

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
10,299
+9,810 (+2006%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
+10 (+500%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
70%
was 57%
% Hispanic
16%
was 25%
% Black
2%
was 11%
% Asian
8%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Anderson Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05460
Bell-Graham Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05520
Davis Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05509
Early Childhood ProgramElementaryPK-PK0
Ferson Creek SchoolElementaryPK-05533
Fox Ridge Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05424
Illinois Youth Ctr - St CharlesHigh08-1232
Kane Co Detention CenterHigh06-120
Lincoln Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05221
Munhall Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05447
Richmond Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05385
St Charles East High SchoolHigh09-121,930
St Charles North High SchoolHigh09-121,903
Thompson Middle SchoolMiddle06-081,364
Wild Rose Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05535
Wredling Middle SchoolMiddle06-081,289

About Saint Charles

Public education in Saint Charles, Illinois runs across 16 schools that educates roughly 10,552 students. By footprint, Saint Charles sits in the middle-population bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high.

Schools in Saint Charles average about 660 students each, 38% above the Illinois norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Saint Charles has rose 2006% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 489 students to 10,299. Saint Charles now counts 12 public schools, up from 2 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 57% to 70% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Saint Charles discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Saint Charles, Illinois?
There are 16 public K-12 schools in Saint Charles, with a combined enrollment of about 10,552.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Saint Charles?
Saint Charles has 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Saint Charles?
St Charles East High School is the largest public school in Saint Charles by enrollment, with approximately 1,930 students.
What school districts serve Saint Charles?
Saint Charles is served by 2 public school districts, including St Charles CUSD 303, IDJJ Sch Dist 428.
What grade levels do public schools in Saint Charles cover?
Public schools in Saint Charles serve students from pre-K through grade 12.