Public schools in Niles, IL
6 open public schools with an address in Niles, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,789
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Niles public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Niles, IL: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,789 students, an average of 632 per school. The largest campus is Gemini Middle School (1,111 students), and the largest elementary school is Clarence E Culver School (666).
East Maine SD 63 operates the most schools here (3), and 3 regular districts have at least one Niles 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 12:1, lower 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 60% 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 Niles
Elementary schools in Niles
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence E Culver School Niles ESD 71 | PK–08 | 666 | 11.9:1 | |
| Mark Twain Elem School East Maine SD 63 | KG–05 | 489 | 14:1 | |
| V H Nelson Elem School East Maine SD 63 | KG–05 | 479 | 12:1 |
Middle schools in Niles
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Middle School Park Ridge CCSD 64 | 06–08 | 890 | 11.6:1 | |
| Gemini Middle School East Maine SD 63 | 06–08 | 1,111 | 12:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Niles
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson School Park Ridge CCSD 64 | PK–PK | 154 | 17.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.2%
- Hispanic19.3%
- Black3.6%
- Asian23%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Niles schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,789 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Niles
How many public schools are in Niles, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Niles: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,789 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Niles?
Schools with an address in Niles belong to 3 education agencies, led by East Maine SD 63 (3 schools), Park Ridge CCSD 64 (2 schools), Niles ESD 71 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Niles?
No school with an address in Niles 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 Niles schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Niles public schools is 12:1, lower 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 Niles 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