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5 schools in Summit

Illinois · Public K-12

Summit runs 5 public K-12 schools inside Illinois, with combined enrollment near 3,122 (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Summit

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,122
-341 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
20%
was 22%
% Hispanic
68%
was 66%
% Black
9%
was 8%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Argo Community High SchoolHigh09-121,817
Dr Donald Wharton Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05114
Heritage Middle SchoolMiddle06-08447
Otis P Graves Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05562
Walsh Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05182

About Summit

Summit is a compact Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 3,122 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Summit is around 624 students, 30% meaningfully above the Illinois average of about 480.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Summit has contracted 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,463 students to 3,122.

On this page, the community for Summit discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Summit, Illinois?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Summit, with a combined enrollment of about 3,122.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Summit?
Summit has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Summit?
Argo Community High School is the largest public school in Summit by enrollment, with approximately 1,817 students.
What school districts serve Summit?
Summit is served by 2 public school districts, including Summit SD 104, Argo CHSD 217.
What grade levels do public schools in Summit cover?
Public schools in Summit serve students from pre-K through grade 12.