North Chicago School District 187, Illinois
North Chicago School District 187 is a unified school district in Lake County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 27,939 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 7.99 sq mi (20.7 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 27,939 ± 791
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- Lake County
- Land area
- 7.99 sq mi (20.7 km²)
- Median household income
- $55,875 ± $11,675
- Median home value
- $152,500 ± $11,950
- Water area
- 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1700110
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.318509, -87.859190
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 North Chicago School District 187, largest first
- North Chicago (city)30,643 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
- Waukegan Community Unit School District 604.3 mi north
These share a boundary with North Chicago School District 187. Distances are straight lines between central points.
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