Public schools in Loves Park, IL
7 open public schools with an address in Loves Park, 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
2,498
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Loves Park public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Loves Park, IL: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,498 students, an average of 357 per school. The largest campus is Harlem Middle School (1,330 students), and the largest elementary school is Windsor Elem School (315).
Harlem UD 122 operates the most schools here (5), 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 13.1:1, similar to 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 66% 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 Loves Park
Elementary schools in Loves Park
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loves Park Elem School Harlem UD 122 | 01–05 | 279 | 11.3:1 | |
| Maple Elem School Harlem UD 122 | 01–05 | 313 | 13.1:1 | |
| Rock Cut Elem School Harlem UD 122 | 01–05 | 261 | 13.1:1 | |
| Windsor Elem School Harlem UD 122 | 01–05 | 315 | 11.7:1 |
Middle schools in Loves Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Middle School Harlem UD 122 | 06–08 | 1,330 | 14.3:1 |
High schools in Loves Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEANCI EFE 150 Career Education Associates of N Central IL Boone/Winnebago ROE · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Loves Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE 4 Student Support ALOP Boone/Winnebago ROE · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.6%
- Hispanic16.7%
- Black8.4%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Loves Park schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,498 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Loves Park
How many public schools are in Loves Park, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Loves Park: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,498 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Loves Park?
Schools with an address in Loves Park belong to 2 education agencies, led by Harlem UD 122 (5 schools), Boone/Winnebago 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 Loves Park?
CEANCI EFE 150 Career Education Associates of N Central IL reported the largest high-school enrollment in Loves Park, with 0 students in 2024–25 (grades 11–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Loves Park?
No school with an address in Loves Park 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 Loves Park schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Loves Park public schools is 13.1:1, similar to 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 Loves Park 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