Public schools in West Chicago, IL
11 open public schools with an address in West Chicago, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,011
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of West Chicago public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in West Chicago, IL: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,011 students, an average of 546 per school. The largest campus is West Chicago Community High School (2,040 students), and the largest elementary school is Norton Creek Elementary School (479).
West Chicago ESD 33 operates the most schools here (8), and 4 regular districts have at least one West Chicago 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 12.2:1, 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 56% 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 West Chicago
Elementary schools in West Chicago
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currier Elementary School West Chicago ESD 33 | KG–05 | 359 | 12:1 | |
| Gary Elementary School West Chicago ESD 33 | KG–05 | 425 | 13.3:1 | |
| Indian Knoll Elem School West Chicago ESD 33 | KG–05 | 375 | 11.7:1 | |
| Norton Creek Elementary School St Charles CUSD 303 | KG–05 | 479 | 13.3:1 | |
| Turner Elem School West Chicago ESD 33 | KG–05 | 349 | 11.6:1 | |
| Wegner Elementary School West Chicago ESD 33 | KG–05 | 384 | 12.4:1 |
Middle schools in West Chicago
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Middle School Benjamin SD 25 | 05–08 | 259 | 9.6:1 | |
| Leman Middle School West Chicago ESD 33 | 06–08 | 1,048 | 9.4:1 |
High schools in West Chicago
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chicago Community High School CHSD 94 | 09–12 | 2,040 | 14.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in West Chicago
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning Center West Chicago ESD 33 · Alternative School | Not reported | 1 | — | |
| Pioneer Elem School West Chicago ESD 33 | PK–PK | 292 | 13.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.8%
- Hispanic69.8%
- Black2.5%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 West Chicago schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,011 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Chicago
How many public schools are in West Chicago, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in West Chicago: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 6,011 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Chicago?
Schools with an address in West Chicago belong to 4 education agencies, led by West Chicago ESD 33 (8 schools), Benjamin SD 25 (1 school), CHSD 94 (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 West Chicago?
West Chicago Community High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Chicago, with 2,040 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Chicago?
No school with an address in West Chicago 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 West Chicago schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Chicago public schools is 12.2:1, 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 West Chicago 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.
Nearby Illinois cities
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