Public schools in Itasca, IL
7 open public schools with an address in Itasca, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
960
3 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Itasca public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Itasca, IL: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 combined or other. The 3 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 960 students, an average of 320 per school. The largest campus is Raymond Benson Primary School (333 students).
North DuPage Sp Ed Cooperative operates the most schools here (4), 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 14.5:1, 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 districts and agencies serving Itasca
Elementary schools in Itasca
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch Itasca SD 10 | 03–05 | 322 | 15.4:1 | |
| Foundations-Raymond Benson Primary-Itasca SD 10 North DuPage Sp Ed Cooperative · Special Education School | PK–02 | — | — | |
| Raymond Benson Primary School Itasca SD 10 | PK–02 | 333 | 14.5:1 |
Middle schools in Itasca
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F E Peacock Middle School Itasca SD 10 | 06–08 | 305 | 13:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Itasca
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALSP - Raymond Benson Primary - Itasca SD 10 North DuPage Sp Ed Cooperative · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — | |
| ALSP-F.E. Peacock MS-Itasca SD 10 North DuPage Sp Ed Cooperative · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — | |
| SSP-F.E. Peacock MS-Itasca SD 10 North DuPage Sp Ed Cooperative · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66%
- Hispanic20.5%
- Black1.5%
- Asian8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Itasca schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (960 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Itasca
How many public schools are in Itasca, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Itasca: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 960 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Itasca?
Schools with an address in Itasca belong to 2 education agencies, led by North DuPage Sp Ed Cooperative (4 schools), Itasca SD 10 (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Itasca?
No school with an address in Itasca 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 Itasca schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Itasca public schools is 14.5:1, 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 Itasca 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