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5 schools in Harrisburg CUSD 3

Illinois · 1,781 students · 1 city

Public K-12 education in Harrisburg CUSD 3 runs across 5 schools with combined enrollment of about 1,781 students, averaging 356 per campus.

7-year change in Harrisburg CUSD 3

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,781
-132 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 85%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Harrisburg High SchoolHarrisburgHigh09-12491
West Side Primary SchoolHarrisburgElementaryKG-02400
East Side Intermediate SchoolHarrisburgElementary03-05397
Harrisburg Middle SchoolHarrisburgMiddle06-08382
Bulldog Early Learning AcademyHarrisburgElementaryPK-PK111

About Harrisburg CUSD 3

Harrisburg CUSD 3 is a sparse public-school district in Illinois. The district operates 5 schools and instructs approximately 1,781 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Harrisburg CUSD 3 is built around 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 356 in this district, noticeably below the Illinois typical of 480.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Harrisburg CUSD 3 has shrank 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,913 students to 1,781. Over that span, Harrisburg CUSD 3 gained 1 school, going from 4 to 5.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Harrisburg CUSD 3 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Harrisburg CUSD 3 run?
Harrisburg CUSD 3 has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,781 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Harrisburg CUSD 3?
Harrisburg CUSD 3 includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Harrisburg CUSD 3?
Harrisburg High School is the largest public school in Harrisburg CUSD 3 by enrollment, with approximately 491 students.
What grade levels does Harrisburg CUSD 3 serve?
Harrisburg CUSD 3 schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 5 campuses.