Public schools in Hinsdale, IL
6 open public schools with an address in Hinsdale, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,683
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hinsdale public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Hinsdale, IL: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,683 students, an average of 781 per school. The largest campus is Hinsdale Central High School (2,445 students), and the largest elementary school is Oak Elem School (446).
Hinsdale CCSD 181 operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Hinsdale 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 12.2:1, 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.
School districts and agencies serving Hinsdale
Elementary schools in Hinsdale
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elem School Hinsdale CCSD 181 | KG–05 | 367 | 11.8:1 | |
| Monroe Elem School Hinsdale CCSD 181 | KG–05 | 325 | 11.3:1 | |
| Oak Elem School Hinsdale CCSD 181 | PK–05 | 446 | 13.8:1 | |
| The Lane Elem School Hinsdale CCSD 181 | KG–05 | 345 | 12.3:1 |
Middle schools in Hinsdale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale Middle School Hinsdale CCSD 181 | 06–08 | 755 | 12.1:1 |
High schools in Hinsdale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale Central High School Hinsdale Twp HSD 86 | 09–12 | 2,445 | 14.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.2%
- Hispanic8%
- Black1.8%
- Asian19.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Hinsdale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,683 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hinsdale
How many public schools are in Hinsdale, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Hinsdale: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,683 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hinsdale?
Schools with an address in Hinsdale belong to 2 education agencies, led by Hinsdale CCSD 181 (5 schools), Hinsdale Twp HSD 86 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hinsdale?
Hinsdale Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hinsdale, with 2,445 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hinsdale?
No school with an address in Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hinsdale public schools is 12.2:1, 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 Hinsdale 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