North Chicago SD 187

North Chicago School District 187, headquartered at 2000 Lewis Avenue in North Chicago, Illinois, is a fully operational, traditional public school district serving a dynamic suburban community within the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area. Operating across eight academic facilities, the district offers a comprehensive educational pathway spanning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. As an established, non-charter public system, District 187 is committed to providing equitable primary and secondary education that prepares its diverse student body for college, careers, and beyond.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total enrollment of 3,637 students supported by an extensive professional team. To ensure academic success and holistic student care, District 187 maintains a robust workforce of nearly 995 full-time equivalent staff members, including approximately 537 classroom teachers, 89 instructional aides, and 369 support staff personnel. This strong foundation of educators and support professionals enables the district to maintain responsive instruction, tailored academic interventions, and a nurturing environment for students, families, and educational researchers across all grade levels.