Bartlett IL Schools

Schools in Bartlett, Illinois

Most Bartlett homes fall within Elgin School District U-46 — the second-largest district in Illinois. Knowing which school serves your address before you make an offer is essential.

Elgin School District U-46

School District U-46 is the second-largest school district in Illinois, serving approximately 36,000 students across Elgin, Bartlett, South Elgin, Streamwood, Hanover Park, and several surrounding communities. Most homes in Bartlett fall within U-46. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with Bartlett addresses — plus charter and magnet academy options for qualifying students.
⚠️ Not all Bartlett homes feed to Bartlett High School. Depending on your subdivision and address, your high-schooler may be assigned to Bartlett High School or South Elgin High School. Elementary and middle school assignments vary as well. Always verify the specific school assignment for any address with U-46 before purchasing.

Bartlett High Schools

Two high schools serve Bartlett-addressed homes within U-46. Which one a student attends depends entirely on the home’s location — not the city name.

Bartlett IL — Most of Bartlett

Bartlett High School

Serves the majority of Bartlett-addressed homes. Offers AP coursework, honors tracks, full extracurricular programs, and the Academy of Science, Engineering & High Technology — a selective magnet program for students interested in STEM and applied sciences.

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South Elgin — Parts of Bartlett

South Elgin High School

Serves portions of Bartlett near the South Elgin boundary. Offers AP coursework, honors programs, and the BEACON Academy of Media & Digital Arts — a magnet program for students interested in media, technology, and digital communications.

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Specialty Programs in U-46

U-46 offers five magnet academies housed within its high schools, plus one public charter school. All are tuition-free for U-46 residents and require an application — magnet programs typically during 8th grade.

Bartlett High School

Academy of Science, Engineering & High Technology

STEM-focused magnet. Apply in 8th grade.

Elgin High School

Gifted and Talented Academy

Accelerated coursework for academically advanced students.

Larkin High School

Visual & Performing Arts Academy (VPAA)

Fine arts, theater, music, and performance-focused program.

South Elgin High School

BEACON Academy of Media & Digital Arts

Media production, digital communications, and technology.

Streamwood High School

LEAD Academy

Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Action & Design focus.

Charter School — Grades K–8

Elgin Math & Science Academy (EMSA)

Tuition-free public charter for U-46 residents. Admission by lottery when oversubscribed.


U-46 Schools Serving Bartlett

Click any school below to visit their official U-46 website. Use the boundary lookup tool to confirm which elementary and middle school serves a specific address.

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