| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 20, 2026, 6:04 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 20, 2026, 6:04 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/education/2026/01/20/chicago-public-schools-enrollment-cps-birth-rates-private-school-kids-first |
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While declining birth rates continue to contribute to shrinking enrollment at
Chicago Public Schools, an increasing number of families are also choosing other
schooling options, according to a report released Tuesday from the nonprofit
Kids First Chicago.
Though overall enrollment at CPS has declin...