Chicago Heights School District 170, Illinois

Chicago Heights School District 170 is an elementary school district in Cook County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 8. About 21,637 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 7.24 sq mi (18.8 km²) of land.

ChicagoAurora
Chicago Heights School District 170 in Illinois
Ford Heights School District 169Park Forest School District 163
Chicago Heights School District 170 and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
21,637 ± 1,238
Grades
Pre-K to 8
Type
Elementary school district
County
Cook County
Land area
7.24 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Median household income
$51,747 ± $4,364
Median home value
$159,400 ± $11,804
Water area
0.06 sq mi (0.14 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1709960
Coordinates (central point)
41.504495, -87.643819

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Chicago Heights School District 170, largest first

  1. Chicago Heights (city)26,736 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. Steger School District 1942.1 mi southeast
  2. Park Forest School District 1632.4 mi southwest
  3. Ford Heights School District 1692.6 mi east
  4. Brookwood School District 1672.9 mi northeast
  5. Flossmoor School District 1613.2 mi northwest
  6. Matteson Elementary School District 1623.2 mi west

These share a boundary with Chicago Heights School District 170. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Chicago Heights School District 170 before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

Find the school district where you are now or find your town or township.