Public schools in Grayslake, IL
9 open public schools with an address in Grayslake, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,125
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Grayslake public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Grayslake, IL: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,125 students, an average of 569 per school. The largest campus is Grayslake Central High School (1,375 students), and the largest elementary school is Woodview School (450).
Grayslake CCSD 46 operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Grayslake 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 13.9:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 33% 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 Grayslake
Elementary schools in Grayslake
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowview School Grayslake CCSD 46 | KG–04 | 351 | 12.2:1 | |
| Prairie Crossing Charter School Prairie Crossing Charter School · Charter | KG–08 | 433 | 14.6:1 | |
| Woodview School Grayslake CCSD 46 | KG–04 | 450 | 17.1:1 |
Middle schools in Grayslake
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick School Grayslake CCSD 46 | 05–06 | 667 | 14.5:1 | |
| Grayslake Middle School Grayslake CCSD 46 | 07–08 | 641 | 13.9:1 |
High schools in Grayslake
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayslake Central High School Grayslake CHSD 127 | 09–12 | 1,375 | 12.9:1 | |
| Grayslake North High School Grayslake CHSD 127 | 09–12 | 1,208 | 12.5:1 | |
| Lake Co Collaborative Alop Lake ROE · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| Lake Co High Schools Tech Campus Lake ROE · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.1%
- Hispanic27.4%
- Black5.9%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Grayslake schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,125 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Grayslake
How many public schools are in Grayslake, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Grayslake: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 5,125 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Grayslake?
Schools with an address in Grayslake belong to 4 education agencies, led by Grayslake CCSD 46 (4 schools), Grayslake CHSD 127 (2 schools), Lake ROE (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 Grayslake?
Grayslake Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Grayslake, with 1,375 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Grayslake?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Grayslake are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Prairie Crossing Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Grayslake schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Grayslake public schools is 13.9:1, 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 Grayslake 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.
Nearby Illinois cities
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