Public schools in Saint Charles, IL
14 open public schools with an address in Saint Charles, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,299
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Saint Charles public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Saint Charles, IL: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,299 students, an average of 736 per school. The largest campus is St Charles East High School (1,930 students), and the largest elementary school is Wild Rose Elem School (535).
Every listed school belongs to St Charles CUSD 303. 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 13.3:1, similar to 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 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 21% 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 Saint Charles
Elementary schools in Saint Charles
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Elem School St Charles CUSD 303 | KG–05 | 460 | 13.1:1 | |
| Bell-Graham Elementary School St Charles CUSD 303 | KG–05 | 520 | 15:1 | |
| Davis Elementary School St Charles CUSD 303 | KG–05 | 509 | 12.4:1 | |
| Ferson Creek School St Charles CUSD 303 | KG–05 | 533 | 14.2:1 | |
| Fox Ridge Elementary School St Charles CUSD 303 | KG–05 | 424 | 13.3:1 | |
| Munhall Elem School St Charles CUSD 303 | KG–05 | 447 | 13.5:1 | |
| Richmond Elementary School St Charles CUSD 303 | KG–05 | 385 | 12.6:1 | |
| Wild Rose Elem School St Charles CUSD 303 | KG–05 | 535 | 14.3:1 |
Middle schools in Saint Charles
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Middle School St Charles CUSD 303 | 06–08 | 1,364 | 13.7:1 | |
| Wredling Middle School St Charles CUSD 303 | 06–08 | 1,289 | 13.2:1 |
High schools in Saint Charles
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Co Detention Center St Charles CUSD 303 · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| St Charles East High School St Charles CUSD 303 | 09–12 | 1,930 | 13.1:1 | |
| St Charles North High School St Charles CUSD 303 | 09–12 | 1,903 | 14.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Saint Charles
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Program St Charles CUSD 303 | PK–PK | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.9%
- Hispanic15.5%
- Black1.9%
- Asian8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Saint Charles schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,299 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Saint Charles
How many public schools are in Saint Charles, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Saint Charles: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,299 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Saint Charles?
All listed public schools with an address in Saint Charles belong to St Charles CUSD 303. 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 Saint Charles?
St Charles East High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Saint Charles, with 1,930 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Saint Charles?
No school with an address in Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Saint Charles public schools is 13.3:1, similar to 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 Saint Charles 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