Wheeling CCSD 21

Headquartered at 959 W Dundee Rd in Wheeling, Illinois, Wheeling CCSD 21 is an open, traditional public school district serving families in a vibrant, large suburban setting within the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area. Operating 13 fully active schools, the district is dedicated to early childhood and elementary education, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. By offering a continuous learning path across these foundational grade levels, the district provides an accessible, community-centered environment tailored to foster early literacy, critical thinking, and healthy social development in young learners.

The district supports a dynamic and culturally rich student body of nearly 6,300 pupils, backed by a deeply invested workforce designed to ensure holistic educational care. Wheeling CCSD 21 maintains a robust staffing structure comprising 1,040 full-time equivalent teachers, 113 instructional aides, and nearly 646 dedicated support personnel, bringing the district’s total workforce to approximately 1,800 full-time equivalent professionals. This strong educator-to-student presence allows the district to offer personalized academic guidance, comprehensive special services, and a well-rounded learning atmosphere that prepares students for a seamless transition into high school and beyond.