Chicago Public Schools is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students, and preparing them for success in college, career, and civic life.

Work with Chicago Public Schools to provide a high-quality educational experience for every student in every neighborhood in Chicago. Start your search for employment opportunities across the district.

Start your journey at CPS by finding the school or program that's right for your child. Chicago students can either attend the general education program of their neighborhood school or apply to attend nearly any school in the city that they are eligible for and that has available seats.

CPS is home to more than 600 elementary and high schools that offer a wide variety of programs and experiences. School profiles offer an in-depth look at the unique identities and characteristics of the schools that make up our District. Want to search by location? View our School Locator.

SchooLinks is the new official college and career readiness platform for CPS students in grades 6-12 at district-run, options, and charter schools. Log into SchooLinks with your CPS email and password.

CPS partners with parents/legal guardians, families, external providers, and community organizations to remove social, emotional and physical barriers to learning and prepare students for life after high school.

GoCPS allows families to explore and apply to nearly every CPS school and program through one online platform. Whether you are a current CPS family or new to the District, GoCPS is the gateway to finding the right school for you.

Chicago Public Schools is truly a district on the rise. In the past five years, our district has emerged as a beacon of what is achievable for large urban school districts. Our mission is to provide a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.

The school locator allows you to search for CPS schools by name, address and zip code. Results can be viewed in a variety of ways including by attendance boundary, ward, neighborhood or zip code.

Feb 2, 2024 · CHICAGO – In an effort to support effective planning, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has posted proposed academic calendars for both School Year 2024-25 and School Year 2025-26.