Public schools in Machesney Park, IL
6 open public schools with an address in Machesney Park, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,610
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Machesney Park public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Machesney Park, IL: 5 elementary, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,610 students, an average of 602 per school. The largest campus is Harlem High School (1,884 students), and the largest elementary school is Donald C Parker Early Educ Center (571).
Every listed school belongs to Harlem UD 122. 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 14:1, 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 choice options include 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 58% 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 Machesney Park
Elementary schools in Machesney Park
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald C Parker Early Educ Center Harlem UD 122 | PK–KG | 571 | 13.9:1 | |
| Machesney Elem School Harlem UD 122 · Magnet | 01–05 | 361 | 12.8:1 | |
| Marquette Elem School Harlem UD 122 | 01–03 | 268 | 15.5:1 | |
| Olson Park Elem School Harlem UD 122 · Magnet | 01–05 | 294 | 15.5:1 | |
| Ralston Elem School Harlem UD 122 | 01–05 | 232 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Machesney Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem High School Harlem UD 122 | 09–12 | 1,884 | 14.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.2%
- Hispanic18.6%
- Black6.9%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Machesney Park schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,610 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Machesney Park
How many public schools are in Machesney Park, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Machesney Park: 5 elementary, 1 high. Together they reported 3,610 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Machesney Park?
All listed public schools with an address in Machesney Park belong to Harlem UD 122. 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 Machesney Park?
Harlem High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Machesney Park, with 1,884 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Machesney Park?
No school with an address in Machesney 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 Machesney Park schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Machesney Park public schools is 14:1, 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 Machesney 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