Chicago Public School District 299, Illinois

Chicago Public School District 299 is a unified school district in Cook County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,711,226 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 227 sq mi (589 km²) of land.

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Chicago Public School District 299 in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,711,226 ± 63
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Cook County
Land area
227 sq mi (589 km²)
Median household income
$77,902 ± $907
Median home value
$334,100 ± $2,424
Water area
6.79 sq mi (17.6 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1709930
Coordinates (central point)
41.836937, -87.681935

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 Public School District 299, largest first

  1. Chicago (city)2,711,226 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 unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 4019.1 mi northwest
  2. Hammond School City, Indiana18 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Chicago Public School District 299. 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 Public School District 299 before you rely on it.

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