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4 schools in West Frankfort

Illinois · Public K-12

Looking for a public school in West Frankfort? The city has 4 K-12 options totaling roughly 1,517 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in West Frankfort

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,517
-254 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Central Jr High SchoolMiddle07-08215
Denning Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-02439
Frankfort Comm High SchoolHigh09-12416
Frankfort Intermediate SchoolElementary03-06447

About West Frankfort

Public education in West Frankfort, Illinois runs across 4 schools that hosts roughly 1,517 students. By footprint, West Frankfort sits in the sparse bracket.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in West Frankfort is around 379 students, 21% lower than the Illinois average of about 480.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in West Frankfort has fell 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,771 students to 1,517.

In the discussion threads here, the community for West Frankfort discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in West Frankfort?
West Frankfort, Illinois has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,517 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in West Frankfort?
West Frankfort has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in West Frankfort?
Frankfort Intermediate School is the largest public school in West Frankfort by enrollment, with approximately 447 students.
What school districts serve West Frankfort?
West Frankfort public schools are operated by Frankfort CUSD 168.
What grade levels do public schools in West Frankfort cover?
Public schools in West Frankfort serve students from pre-K through grade 12.