Public schools in Sycamore, IL
7 open public schools with an address in Sycamore, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,720
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sycamore public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Sycamore, IL: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,720 students, an average of 531 per school. The largest campus is Sycamore High School (1,161 students), and the largest elementary school is South Prairie Elementary School (456).
Every listed school belongs to Sycamore CUSD 427. 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 13.6:1, 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.
About 27% 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 Sycamore
Elementary schools in Sycamore
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary School Sycamore CUSD 427 | KG–05 | 309 | 15:1 | |
| North Grove Elementary School Sycamore CUSD 427 | KG–05 | 377 | 12:1 | |
| South Prairie Elementary School Sycamore CUSD 427 | PK–05 | 456 | 16.6:1 | |
| Southeast Elem School Sycamore CUSD 427 | KG–05 | 300 | 12.4:1 | |
| West Elem School Sycamore CUSD 427 | KG–05 | 270 | 11.3:1 |
Middle schools in Sycamore
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Middle School Sycamore CUSD 427 | 06–08 | 847 | 13.6:1 |
High schools in Sycamore
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore High School Sycamore CUSD 427 | 09–12 | 1,161 | 15.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.2%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black3.7%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Sycamore schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,720 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sycamore
How many public schools are in Sycamore, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Sycamore: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,720 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sycamore?
All listed public schools with an address in Sycamore belong to Sycamore CUSD 427. 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 Sycamore?
Sycamore High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sycamore, with 1,161 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sycamore?
No school with an address in Sycamore 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 Sycamore schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sycamore public schools is 13.6:1, 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 Sycamore 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