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Cook County Public Schools

Cook County, Illinois

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

1,402

public schools

Total Enrollment

696,569

students

School Districts

167

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Cook County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Illinois; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Cook County has 167 district entries. City of Chicago SD 299 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 644 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 123 listed communities. Chicago has the most listed schools, with 655 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 893 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 120 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 120 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

133 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

1,402

in Cook County

Reported Enrollment

696,569

1346 schools reporting

School Districts

167

districts

Charter Schools

120

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary893
Middle151
High265
Other93

167 School Districts in Cook County

City of Chicago SD 299

644 schools
321,666 students

Schaumburg CCSD 54

28 schools
14,966 students

Township HSD 211

7 schools
12,270 students

Township HSD 214

10 schools
12,052 students

Palatine CCSD 15

20 schools
11,103 students

Cicero SD 99

15 schools
8,815 students

Barrington CUSD 220

12 schools
8,173 students

J S Morton HSD 201

4 schools
8,134 students

Cons HSD 230

3 schools
7,691 students

Evanston CCSD 65

17 schools
6,383 students

1,402 Public Schools in Cook County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 133 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 1,402 matching schools

Lane Technical High School

City of Chicago SD 299

Chicago, 60618 / City: Large

Profile7–12High4,496 students

Taft High School

City of Chicago SD 299

Chicago, 60631 / City: Large

Profile7–12High4,464 students

Lyons Twp High Sch

Lyons Twp HSD 204

La Grange, 60525 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,842 students

Evanston Twp High School

Evanston Twp HSD 202

Evanston, 60201 / City: Small

Profile9–12High3,691 students

J Sterling Morton West High Sch

J S Morton HSD 201

Berwyn, 60402 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,533 students

J Sterling Morton East High Sch

J S Morton HSD 201

Cicero, 60804 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High3,445 students

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Oak Park - River Forest SD 200

Oak Park, 60302 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,304 students

Curie Metropolitan High School

City of Chicago SD 299

Chicago, 60632 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,178 students

Glenbrook South High School

Glenbrook HSD 225

Glenview, 60026 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,030 students

Carl Sandburg High School

Cons HSD 230

Orland Park, 60462 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,894 students

New Trier Township H S Winnetka

New Trier Twp HSD 203

Winnetka, 60093 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High2,856 students

Homewood-Flossmoor High School

Homewood Flossmoor CHSD 233

Flossmoor, 60422 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,798 students

Elgin High School

SD U-46

Elgin, 60120 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,750 students

Wm Fremd High School

Township HSD 211

Palatine, 60067 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,708 students

Palatine High School

Township HSD 211

Palatine, 60074 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,652 students

Niles West High School

Niles Twp HSD 219

Skokie, 60077 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,609 students

Amos Alonzo Stagg High School

Cons HSD 230

Palos Hills, 60465 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,538 students

J B Conant High School

Township HSD 211

Hoffman Estates, 60169 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,503 students

Maine South High School

Maine Township HSD 207

Park Ridge, 60068 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,495 students

Rich Township High School

Rich Twp HSD 227

Olympia Fields, 60461 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,487 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

113 more profiles

Cook County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Cook County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Illinois. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Cook County public school directory?

The directory lists 1,402 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Cook County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Cook County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Cook County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 133 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Cook County?

Start with the 167 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Cook County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Cook County Education OverviewCounty school score: 58/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.