About Waukegan Public School District 60
The Waukegan Public School District 60 serves nearly 17,000 students in preschool through grade twelve. Our district is located on Lake Michigan just south of the Wisconsin border. The district has fifteen elementary schools, five middle schools, and a high school program divided between three buildings. We also operate preschool programs at seven partnership sites. The student body of the district is rich in diversity with most of our students being Hispanic, African-American, or Caucasian.
Waukegan Public School District 60 is rich in history and can trace its beginnings back to the 1860s. Our web site builds on our history and embodies our motto:
“A New Day...A New Way in Waukegan Schools...students first!”
Mission Statement:
- Educating students for the world of tomorrow is our top priority.
- Through mobilization of the entire community, we will challenge, teach, and inspire our students.
- We will provide the resources to serve each of our students, expecting excellence from all involved.
- We will deliver an exciting education in a safe learning environment that celebrates our diversity and similarities in a spirit of unity and respect.
Waukegan Public Schools’ Administrative Building, Lincoln Center, is located at 1201 North Sheridan Road, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085, (847) 336-3100. Please visit our Welcome Center located at 742 West Greenwood Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087, (847) 360-5511.