Public schools in Algonquin, IL
12 open public schools with an address in Algonquin, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,811
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Algonquin public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Algonquin, IL: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,811 students, an average of 681 per school. The largest campus is Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students), and the largest elementary school is Westfield Community School (1,287).
CUSD 300 operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Algonquin campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 38% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Algonquin
CUSD 300
Public school district
6 schools in Algonquin · 29 total
Huntley Community School District 158
Public school district
3 schools in Algonquin · 9 total
Northwestern Illinois Assn
Specialized public school district
2 schools in Algonquin · 3 total
Kane ROE
Other local education agency
1 school in Algonquin · 19 total
Elementary schools in Algonquin
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch CUSD 300 | KG–05 | 408 | 12.9:1 | |
| Conley Elementary School Huntley Community School District 158 | 03–05 | 598 | 13.9:1 | |
| Eastview Elem School CUSD 300 | KG–05 | 401 | 10.5:1 | |
| Kenneth E Neubert Elem School CUSD 300 | KG–05 | 445 | 12.3:1 | |
| Mackeben Elementary School Huntley Community School District 158 | KG–02 | 522 | 14.5:1 | |
| Success Academy 4-5 Kane ROE · Alternative School | 04–05 | 0 | — | |
| Westfield Community School CUSD 300 | PK–08 | 1,287 | 14.3:1 |
Middle schools in Algonquin
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Middle School CUSD 300 | 06–08 | 370 | 8.8:1 | |
| Heineman Middle School Huntley Community School District 158 | 06–08 | 724 | 13.2:1 |
High schools in Algonquin
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry D Jacobs High School CUSD 300 | 09–12 | 2,056 | 14.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Algonquin
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIA-D/HH MS Prgrm Northwestern Illinois Assn · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — | |
| NIA-D/HH PK-Elem Prgrm Northwestern Illinois Assn · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.8%
- Hispanic24.3%
- Black3.6%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Algonquin schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,811 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Algonquin
How many public schools are in Algonquin, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Algonquin: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 6,811 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Algonquin?
Schools with an address in Algonquin belong to 4 education agencies, led by CUSD 300 (6 schools), Huntley Community School District 158 (3 schools), Northwestern Illinois Assn (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Algonquin?
Harry D Jacobs High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Algonquin, with 2,056 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Algonquin?
No school with an address in Algonquin is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Algonquin schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Algonquin public schools is 13.2:1, similar to the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Algonquin guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities