Public schools in Wheaton, IL
17 open public schools with an address in Wheaton, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,021
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Wheaton public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Wheaton, IL: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,021 students, an average of 589 per school. The largest campus is Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students), and the largest elementary school is Briar Glen Elem School (523).
CUSD 200 operates the most schools here (16), and 2 regular districts have at least one Wheaton 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 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 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 28% 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 Wheaton
Elementary schools in Wheaton
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Glen Elem School CCSD 89 | PK–05 | 523 | 19.4:1 | |
| Carl Sandburg Elem School CUSD 200 | KG–05 | 402 | 13.7:1 | |
| Emerson Elem School CUSD 200 | KG–05 | 263 | 10.8:1 | |
| Hawthorne Elem School CUSD 200 | KG–05 | 185 | 8.1:1 | |
| Lincoln Elem School CUSD 200 | KG–05 | 458 | 13.9:1 | |
| Longfellow Elem School CUSD 200 | KG–05 | 318 | 14.5:1 | |
| Lowell Elem School CUSD 200 | KG–05 | 283 | 11.7:1 | |
| Madison Elem School CUSD 200 | PK–05 | 360 | 11.5:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School CUSD 200 | KG–05 | 395 | 12.9:1 | |
| Whittier Elem School CUSD 200 | KG–05 | 433 | 13.9:1 | |
| Wiesbrook Elem School CUSD 200 | KG–05 | 496 | 17.2:1 |
Middle schools in Wheaton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Middle School CUSD 200 | 06–08 | 635 | 14:1 | |
| Franklin Middle School CUSD 200 | 06–08 | 525 | 11.8:1 | |
| Monroe Middle School CUSD 200 | 06–08 | 716 | 12.9:1 |
High schools in Wheaton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton North High School CUSD 200 | 09–12 | 1,863 | 14.5:1 | |
| Wheaton Warrenville South H S CUSD 200 | 09–12 | 1,864 | 14.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Wheaton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Early Childhood Center CUSD 200 | PK–PK | 302 | 18.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.6%
- Hispanic16.5%
- Black6.9%
- Asian8.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Wheaton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,021 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wheaton
How many public schools are in Wheaton, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Wheaton: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,021 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wheaton?
Schools with an address in Wheaton belong to 2 education agencies, led by CUSD 200 (16 schools), CCSD 89 (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 Wheaton?
Wheaton Warrenville South H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wheaton, with 1,864 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wheaton?
No school with an address in Wheaton 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 Wheaton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wheaton 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 Wheaton 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