Public schools in Harvard, IL
5 open public schools with an address in Harvard, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,532
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Harvard public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Harvard, IL: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,532 students, an average of 506 per school. The largest campus is Harvard High School (815 students), and the largest elementary school is Crosby Elem Sch (655).
Every listed school belongs to Harvard CUSD 50. 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 10.6:1, lower 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.
About 55% 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 Harvard
Elementary schools in Harvard
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Elem Sch Harvard CUSD 50 | KG–03 | 655 | 10.6:1 | |
| Jefferson Elem School Harvard CUSD 50 | 04–05 | 319 | 9.4:1 |
Middle schools in Harvard
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Jr High School Harvard CUSD 50 | 06–08 | 593 | 11.6:1 |
High schools in Harvard
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard High School Harvard CUSD 50 | 09–12 | 815 | 10.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Harvard
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elem School Harvard CUSD 50 | PK–PK | 150 | 15:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.1%
- Hispanic72.5%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Harvard schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,532 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Harvard
How many public schools are in Harvard, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Harvard: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,532 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Harvard?
All listed public schools with an address in Harvard belong to Harvard CUSD 50. 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 Harvard?
Harvard High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Harvard, with 815 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Harvard?
No school with an address in Harvard 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 Harvard schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Harvard public schools is 10.6:1, lower 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 Harvard 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