Public schools in Schaumburg, IL
15 open public schools with an address in Schaumburg, operated by 2 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
10,447
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Schaumburg public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Schaumburg, IL: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,447 students, an average of 696 per school. The largest campus is Schaumburg High School (2,416 students), and the largest elementary school is Michael Collins Elem School (789).
Schaumburg CCSD 54 operates the most schools here (14), and 2 regular districts have at least one Schaumburg 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 12.3:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
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 Schaumburg
Elementary schools in Schaumburg
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Aldrin Elem School Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 567 | 12.1:1 | |
| Campanelli Elem School Schaumburg CCSD 54 · Magnet | KG–06 | 555 | 15.3:1 | |
| Elizabeth Blackwell Elem School Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 451 | 10:1 | |
| Enders-Salk Elem School Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 469 | 12.7:1 | |
| Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 527 | 13:1 | |
| Hoover Math and Science Academy Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 640 | 12.5:1 | |
| Michael Collins Elem School Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 789 | 14.2:1 | |
| Nathan Hale Elem School Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 495 | 11.8:1 | |
| Thomas Dooley Elem School Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 437 | 10.9:1 | |
| Winston Churchill Elem School Schaumburg CCSD 54 | KG–06 | 572 | 11.5:1 |
Middle schools in Schaumburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller JHS Schaumburg CCSD 54 | 06–08 | 617 | 11:1 | |
| Jane Addams JHS Schaumburg CCSD 54 | 04–08 | 695 | 11.9:1 | |
| Robert Frost JHS Schaumburg CCSD 54 | 07–08 | 737 | 13.6:1 |
High schools in Schaumburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schaumburg High School Township HSD 211 | 09–12 | 2,416 | 16:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Schaumburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The District 54 Early Learning Center Schaumburg CCSD 54 | PK–PK | 480 | 12.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.8%
- Hispanic23.1%
- Black3.9%
- Asian25.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Schaumburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,447 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Schaumburg
How many public schools are in Schaumburg, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Schaumburg: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,447 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Schaumburg?
Schools with an address in Schaumburg belong to 2 education agencies, led by Schaumburg CCSD 54 (14 schools), Township HSD 211 (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 Schaumburg?
Schaumburg High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Schaumburg, with 2,416 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Schaumburg?
No school with an address in Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Schaumburg public schools is 12.3:1, 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 Schaumburg 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