Elmhurst: Schools & Education
Education in Elmhurst: 14 public schools. York Comm High School is the largest at 2,707 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 8,446 students.
- ~3,262 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
14 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,262 residents per school. 64.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
Schools (14)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Elmhurst SD 205, Salt Creek SD 48 |
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 14 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 8,446 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 597 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.10 |
| Schools Count | 14 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Hammond |
| Nearest College · Phone | (219) 554-3993 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (6)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Elmhurst Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 125 South Prospect Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (630) 279-8696 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 60126 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3636 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 32 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 64.2% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12