Algonquin: Schools & Education
12 public schools serve Algonquin. Harry D Jacobs High School is the largest at 2,080 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 6,899 students.
- ~2,506 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
12 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,506 residents per school. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
Schools (12)
| School Districts · Districts | CUSD 300, Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158, Kane ROE, Northwestern Illinois Assn |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 12 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 6,899 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 517 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.30 |
| Schools Count | 12 |
Sources: 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.
| Colleges · Nearest | First Institute of Travel, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 4.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | First Institute of Travel, Inc. |
| Nearest College · City | Crystal Lake |
| Nearest College · Phone | (815) 459-3500 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 4.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (7)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Algonquin Area Public Library District |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 2600 Harnish Drive |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (847) 458-6060 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 60102 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3500 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 14 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 43.6% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12