Public schools in Montgomery, IL
5 open public schools with an address in Montgomery, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,652
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Montgomery public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Montgomery, IL: 5 elementary. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,652 students, an average of 530 per school. The largest campus is Lakewood Creek Elementary (767 students).
CUSD 308 operates the most schools here (3), and 3 regular districts have at least one Montgomery 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 16:1, 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.
About 52% 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 Montgomery
Elementary schools in Montgomery
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Hill Elem School CUSD 308 | KG–05 | 476 | 10.8:1 | |
| Kaneland McDole Elem School Kaneland CUSD 302 | PK–05 | 440 | 11.9:1 | |
| Lakewood Creek Elementary CUSD 308 | PK–05 | 767 | 17.6:1 | |
| Long Beach Elem School CUSD 308 | PK–05 | 632 | 18.1:1 | |
| Nicholson Elem School Aurora West USD 129 | KG–05 | 337 | 16:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.5%
- Hispanic49.4%
- Black10.2%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Montgomery schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,652 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Montgomery
How many public schools are in Montgomery, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Montgomery: 5 elementary. Together they reported 2,652 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Montgomery?
Schools with an address in Montgomery belong to 3 education agencies, led by CUSD 308 (3 schools), Aurora West USD 129 (1 school), Kaneland CUSD 302 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Montgomery?
No school with an address in Montgomery 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 Montgomery schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Montgomery public schools is 16:1, 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 Montgomery 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