Public schools in Cicero, IL
18 open public schools with an address in Cicero, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,999
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Cicero public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Cicero, IL: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,999 students, an average of 722 per school. The largest campus is J Sterling Morton East High Sch (3,394 students), and the largest elementary school is Abe Lincoln Elem School (717).
Cicero SD 99 operates the most schools here (15), and 2 regular districts have at least one Cicero campus. 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 14.6:1, higher than 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.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 82% 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 Cicero
Elementary schools in Cicero
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abe Lincoln Elem School Cicero SD 99 | PK–06 | 717 | 12.5:1 | |
| Cicero West Elementary School Cicero SD 99 | PK–03 | 557 | 14.3:1 | |
| Columbus West Elementary School Cicero SD 99 | PK–03 | 534 | 13.3:1 | |
| Daniel Burnham Elem School Cicero SD 99 | KG–02 | 185 | 15.3:1 | |
| Drexel Elem School Cicero SD 99 | KG–06 | 396 | 13.7:1 | |
| Goodwin Elementary School Cicero SD 99 | PK–06 | 502 | 14.3:1 | |
| Liberty Elem School Cicero SD 99 | PK–03 | 453 | 13.4:1 | |
| Sherlock Elem School Cicero SD 99 | PK–06 | 583 | 17.1:1 | |
| T Roosevelt Elem School Cicero SD 99 | 03–06 | 450 | 14.5:1 | |
| Warren Park School Cicero SD 99 | PK–06 | 695 | 15.6:1 | |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School Cicero SD 99 | KG–06 | 622 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in Cicero
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero East Elem School Cicero SD 99 | 04–06 | 408 | 14.8:1 | |
| Columbus East Elem School Cicero SD 99 | 04–06 | 411 | 14.6:1 | |
| Unity Jr High School Cicero SD 99 | 07–08 | 1,919 | 15.3:1 |
High schools in Cicero
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Sterling Morton Alternative Sch J S Morton HSD 201 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| J Sterling Morton East High Sch J S Morton HSD 201 | 10–12 | 3,394 | 18.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cicero
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 99 Early Childhood Center Cicero SD 99 | PK–PK | 232 | 24.4:1 | |
| J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr J S Morton HSD 201 | 09–09 | 941 | 12.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic96.5%
- Black1.7%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Cicero schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,999 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cicero
How many public schools are in Cicero, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Cicero: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 12,999 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cicero?
Schools with an address in Cicero belong to 2 education agencies, led by Cicero SD 99 (15 schools), J S Morton HSD 201 (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Cicero?
J Sterling Morton East High Sch reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cicero, with 3,394 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cicero?
No school with an address in Cicero 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 Cicero schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cicero public schools is 14.6:1, higher than 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 Cicero 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