Public schools in Palatine, IL
19 open public schools with an address in Palatine, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,002
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Palatine public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Palatine, IL: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,002 students, an average of 800 per school. The largest campus is Wm Fremd High School (2,689 students), and the largest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (772).
Palatine CCSD 15 operates the most schools here (12), and 2 regular districts have at least one Palatine 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 13.9:1, 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 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 39% 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 Palatine
Elementary schools in Palatine
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray M Sanborn Elem School Palatine CCSD 15 | PK–05 | 661 | 13.4:1 | |
| Hunting Ridge Elem School Palatine CCSD 15 | PK–05 | 639 | 15.2:1 | |
| Jane Addams Elem School Palatine CCSD 15 | PK–05 | 567 | 12.8:1 | |
| Lake Louise Elem School Palatine CCSD 15 | PK–05 | 608 | 16.1:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Palatine CCSD 15 | PK–05 | 772 | 14.9:1 | |
| Marion Jordan Elem School Palatine CCSD 15 | PK–05 | 503 | 14.7:1 | |
| Pleasant Hill Elem School Palatine CCSD 15 | PK–05 | 435 | 15.5:1 | |
| Stuart R Paddock School Palatine CCSD 15 | PK–05 | 348 | 12.5:1 | |
| Virginia Lake Elem School Palatine CCSD 15 | PK–05 | 717 | 16.1:1 | |
| Winston Campus Elementary Palatine CCSD 15 | KG–05 | 2 | 0.1:1 |
Middle schools in Palatine
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter R Sundling Middle School Palatine CCSD 15 | 06–08 | 679 | 11.2:1 | |
| Winston Campus Middle School Palatine CCSD 15 | 06–08 | 847 | 13:1 |
High schools in Palatine
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Transition Program - North Township HSD 211 · Alternative School | 12–12 | — | — | |
| Adult Transition Program - North - INT Township HSD 211 · Alternative School | 12–12 | — | — | |
| North Campus Township HSD 211 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Palatine High School Township HSD 211 | 09–12 | 2,535 | 13.9:1 | |
| Wm Fremd High School Township HSD 211 | 09–12 | 2,689 | 16.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Palatine
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk School NW Suburban Spec Educ Org · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Kirk School-INT NW Suburban Spec Educ Org · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.1%
- Hispanic37%
- Black5.1%
- Asian15.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Palatine schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,002 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Palatine
How many public schools are in Palatine, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Palatine: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 12,002 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Palatine?
Schools with an address in Palatine belong to 3 education agencies, led by Palatine CCSD 15 (12 schools), Township HSD 211 (5 schools), NW Suburban Spec Educ Org (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 Palatine?
Wm Fremd High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Palatine, with 2,689 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Palatine?
No school with an address in Palatine 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 Palatine schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Palatine public schools is 13.9:1, 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 Palatine 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