Public schools in Hoffman Estates, IL
13 open public schools with an address in Hoffman Estates, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,725
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Hoffman Estates public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Hoffman Estates, IL: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,725 students, an average of 748 per school. The largest campus is J B Conant High School (2,633 students), and the largest elementary school is Frank C Whiteley Elem School (663).
Schaumburg CCSD 54 operates the most schools here (7), and 4 regular districts have at least one Hoffman Estates 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 11.8:1, 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 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, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 41% 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 Hoffman Estates
Schaumburg CCSD 54
Public school district
7 schools in Hoffman Estates · 28 total
Township HSD 211
Public school district
3 schools in Hoffman Estates · 10 total
SD U-46
Public school district
2 schools in Hoffman Estates · 56 total
Palatine CCSD 15
Public school district
1 school in Hoffman Estates · 20 total
Elementary schools in Hoffman Estates
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elem School Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 469 | 12.6:1 | |
| Frank C Whiteley Elem School Palatine CCSD 15 | PK–05 | 663 | 17.2:1 | |
| John Muir Literacy Academy Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 498 | 11:1 | |
| Lakeview Elem School Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 504 | 9.4:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School SD U-46 · Magnet | KG–06 | 467 | 16.8:1 | |
| Lincoln Prairie School Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–08 | 348 | 11.6:1 | |
| MacArthur International Spanish Academy Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 435 | 11.8:1 | |
| Neil Armstrong Elem School Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 498 | 10:1 | |
| Timber Trails Elementary School SD U-46 | PK–06 | 363 | 12.2:1 |
Middle schools in Hoffman Estates
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower JHS Schaumburg CCSD 54 | 07–08 | 662 | 11.8:1 |
High schools in Hoffman Estates
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higgins Education Center Township HSD 211 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Hoffman Estates High School Township HSD 211 | 09–12 | 2,185 | 14:1 | |
| J B Conant High School Township HSD 211 | 09–12 | 2,633 | 16.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34%
- Hispanic30.3%
- Black6.5%
- Asian24.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Hoffman Estates schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,725 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hoffman Estates
How many public schools are in Hoffman Estates, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Hoffman Estates: 9 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 9,725 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hoffman Estates?
Schools with an address in Hoffman Estates belong to 4 education agencies, led by Schaumburg CCSD 54 (7 schools), Township HSD 211 (3 schools), SD U-46 (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 Hoffman Estates?
J B Conant High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hoffman Estates, with 2,633 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hoffman Estates?
No school with an address in Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hoffman Estates public schools is 11.8:1, 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 Hoffman Estates 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