District 27 Schools
District 27 operates mostly as a zoned public school network with a handful of charter options sprinkled in. Families will find ELL support at around a third of schools—a meaningful option given the district's diverse population—and about 14 schools offer AP courses or world languages. The academic profile sits in the middle of the pack on state tests, with roughly half of students hitting proficiency benchmarks in reading and math. Attendance runs solid at 90%, which is a decent indicator of school engagement. STEM and humanities programs exist at select schools, though middle school options can feel thin in some pockets of the district, and high schools here tend to lean on SHSAT screens or audition routes for admission.
