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Schools in Des Plaines, IL
Public schools, enrollment data, student-teacher ratios, and higher education.
Des Plaines has 17 public schools
with a total enrollment of 8,215 students
and 707 teachers.
There are 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The average student-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
Public Schools (17)
Source: NCES 2022-23 data.
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine West High School | High | 1,880 | 121 | 15.5:1 |
| Friendship Jr High School | Middle | 617 | 57 | 10.8:1 |
| Chippewa Middle School | Middle | 615 | 57 | 10.8:1 |
| Forest Elem School | Elementary | 588 | 57 | 10.3:1 |
| Algonquin Middle School | Middle | 580 | 59 | 9.8:1 |
| Apollo Elem School | Elementary | 497 | 44 | 11.3:1 |
| Iroquois Community School | Elementary | 432 | 33 | 13.1:1 |
| North Elementary School | Elementary | 431 | 40 | 10.8:1 |
| Brentwood Elem School | Elementary | 429 | 33 | 13.0:1 |
| Central Elem School | Elementary | 308 | 26 | 11.8:1 |
| Cumberland Elem School | Elementary | 302 | 36 | 8.4:1 |
| Devonshire School | Elementary | 286 | 24 | 11.9:1 |
| Plainfield Elem School | Elementary | 272 | 27 | 10.1:1 |
| Orchard Place Elem School | Elementary | 253 | 30 | 8.4:1 |
| South Elem School | Elementary | 245 | 24 | 10.2:1 |
| Early Learning Center | — | 245 | 15 | 16.3:1 |
| Terrace Elem School | Elementary | 235 | 24 | 9.8:1 |
Colleges & Universities (1)
| Institution | Type | Highest Degree | Enrollment | Tuition (In-State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakton College | Public | Associate | 16,018 | $10,446 |