Public schools in Freeport, IL
11 open public schools with an address in Freeport, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,273
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Freeport public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Freeport, IL: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,273 students, an average of 327 per school. The largest campus is Freeport High School (1,165 students), and the largest elementary school is Blackhawk Elem School (361).
Freeport SD 145 operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 12.4:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 59% 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 Freeport
Elementary schools in Freeport
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Elem School Freeport SD 145 | KG–05 | 361 | 13.9:1 | |
| Center Elem School Freeport SD 145 | KG–05 | 262 | 12:1 | |
| Empire Elem School Freeport SD 145 | KG–05 | 295 | 12:1 | |
| Jones-Farrar an International Baccalaureate World School Freeport SD 145 · Magnet | KG–07 | 350 | 12.7:1 | |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School Freeport SD 145 | KG–05 | 325 | 12.7:1 |
Middle schools in Freeport
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport Middle School Freeport SD 145 | 06–08 | 515 | 14.1:1 |
High schools in Freeport
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career & Technical Education Consortium Carroll/Jo Daviess/Stephenson ROE · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Freeport Alternative High Sch Carroll/Jo Daviess/Stephenson ROE · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Freeport High School Freeport SD 145 | 09–12 | 1,165 | 13.4:1 | |
| RAP Freeport Carroll/Jo Daviess/Stephenson ROE · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Freeport
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport School District 145 Early Childhood Center Freeport SD 145 | PK–PK | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.1%
- Hispanic16.4%
- Black24.7%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Freeport schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,273 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Freeport
How many public schools are in Freeport, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Freeport: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,273 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Freeport?
Schools with an address in Freeport belong to 2 education agencies, led by Freeport SD 145 (8 schools), Carroll/Jo Daviess/Stephenson ROE (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 Freeport?
Freeport High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Freeport, with 1,165 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Freeport?
No school with an address in Freeport 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 Freeport schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Freeport public schools is 12.4:1, 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 Freeport 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