Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District

1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018-5800
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Top 20%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools in Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District.

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,599 Schools
# Students
n/a
621,258 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
47,955 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

District Rank

This School District
State Average (IL)
(18-19)
<50%
33%
(18-19)
<50%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

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0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
30%
% Black
n/a
22%
% White
n/a
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%

Best Region 05 North Cook Isc 1 School District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Ncisc Alop
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Cook Student Advocacy Alop
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-8300
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Cook Young Adult Academy
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Gr: 6-12

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 06-12
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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