Public schools in Barrington, IL
9 open public schools with an address in Barrington, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,856
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Barrington public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Barrington, IL: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,856 students, an average of 762 per school. The largest campus is Barrington High School (2,718 students), and the largest elementary school is Grove Avenue Elem School (511).
Every listed school belongs to Barrington CUSD 220. 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 13.1:1, 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 17% 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 Barrington
Elementary schools in Barrington
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnett C Lines Elem School Barrington CUSD 220 | KG–05 | 501 | 13.1:1 | |
| Countryside Elem School Barrington CUSD 220 | KG–05 | 375 | 10.2:1 | |
| Grove Avenue Elem School Barrington CUSD 220 | KG–05 | 511 | 13.5:1 | |
| Hough Street Elem School Barrington CUSD 220 | KG–05 | 244 | 10.3:1 | |
| Roslyn Road Elem School Barrington CUSD 220 | KG–05 | 447 | 11.6:1 |
Middle schools in Barrington
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps Barrington CUSD 220 | 06–08 | 980 | 13.7:1 | |
| Barrington Middle Sch Station Barrington CUSD 220 | 06–08 | 886 | 12.5:1 |
High schools in Barrington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington High School Barrington CUSD 220 | 09–12 | 2,718 | 16.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Barrington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Early Learning Center Barrington CUSD 220 | PK–PK | 194 | 14.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.2%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black1.7%
- Asian15.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Barrington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,856 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Barrington
How many public schools are in Barrington, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Barrington: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,856 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Barrington?
All listed public schools with an address in Barrington belong to Barrington CUSD 220. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Barrington?
Barrington High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Barrington, with 2,718 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Barrington?
No school with an address in Barrington 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 Barrington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Barrington public schools is 13.1:1, 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 Barrington 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