Did you know that there are almost 4,500 public schools in the state of Illinois? That equates to over 2.1 million students! Each year the cost of education rises, schools close, and the amount of students increases. With waning tax credits and public support, keeping our education programs intact should be a major priority for parents, teachers, and students in the great state of Illinois.
We cannot rely on government and tax-payer support alone if our children are to succeed. That is why successful school fundraiser campaigns are more important than ever. Our student’s education is an investment in our future.

Below are some statistics on Illinois’ public school system:

Illinois Public Schools: 4,493
Number of Students: 2,100,403
Illinois Elementary Schools: 2,605
Illinois Middle Schools: 744
Illinois High Schools: 759

Illinois has a great education program, and the Illinois State Board of Education has some of the most rigorous requirements of educators in the country.

Fundraising for Illinois schools is a worthy cause. Please consider some of the fundraising ideas on this website, and get out there and support your education programs!

Thank you for your time and commitment.

Let’s grow our schools and improve our programs. See our post, Fresh Fundraiser Ideas for your School, to learn about some great options to raise money over this next school year.