Public schools in New Lenox, IL
15 open public schools with an address in New Lenox, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,994
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of New Lenox public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in New Lenox, IL: 6 elementary, 6 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,994 students, an average of 642 per school. The largest campus is Lincoln Way West (2,047 students), and the largest elementary school is Spencer Pointe (437).
New Lenox SD 122 operates the most schools here (12), and 2 regular districts have at least one New Lenox campus, 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 17.5:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 14% 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 New Lenox
Elementary schools in New Lenox
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold J Tyler School New Lenox SD 122 | 01–03 | 372 | 16.9:1 | |
| Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center New Lenox SD 122 | PK–08 | 141 | 9.1:1 | |
| Haines Elem School New Lenox SD 122 | 01–03 | 358 | 14:1 | |
| Nelson Prairie School New Lenox SD 122 | 01–03 | 388 | 18.4:1 | |
| Spencer Pointe New Lenox SD 122 | 01–03 | 437 | 18.2:1 | |
| Spencer Trail New Lenox SD 122 | KG–KG | 367 | 21.6:1 |
Middle schools in New Lenox
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex M Martino Jr High School New Lenox SD 122 | 07–08 | 591 | 15.6:1 | |
| Bentley Elem School New Lenox SD 122 | 04–06 | 380 | 20:1 | |
| Liberty Junior High School New Lenox SD 122 | 07–08 | 573 | 12.7:1 | |
| Nelson Ridge School New Lenox SD 122 | 04–06 | 432 | 19.6:1 | |
| Oster-Oakview School New Lenox SD 122 | 04–06 | 373 | 14.3:1 | |
| Spencer Crossing New Lenox SD 122 | 04–06 | 544 | 21.6:1 |
High schools in New Lenox
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Way West Lincoln Way CHSD 210 | 09–12 | 2,047 | 18.1:1 | |
| Lincoln-Way Central High School Lincoln Way CHSD 210 | 09–12 | 1,991 | 15.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in New Lenox
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin P McKay Education Center Lincoln-Way Area Spec Ed JA Dist · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.5%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black1.9%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 New Lenox schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,994 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in New Lenox
How many public schools are in New Lenox, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in New Lenox: 6 elementary, 6 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,994 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve New Lenox?
Schools with an address in New Lenox belong to 3 education agencies, led by New Lenox SD 122 (12 schools), Lincoln Way CHSD 210 (2 schools), Lincoln-Way Area Spec Ed JA Dist (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in New Lenox?
Lincoln Way West reported the largest high-school enrollment in New Lenox, with 2,047 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in New Lenox?
No school with an address in New Lenox 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 New Lenox schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across New Lenox public schools is 17.5:1, 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 New Lenox 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.
Nearby Illinois cities
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