Welcome to PCCS

A personalized public education where children learn
the value of community and the environment

Environmental Learning

The environment is at the center of everything we do.

Academic Excellence

Through innovative educational experiences graduates are academically prepared, confident of who they are and environmentally responsible.

Partner with Parents

We partner with parents to provide children with a personalized education experience, where children learn the value of education, community and the environment.

Personal Responsibility

Children are empowered to make a positive difference for themselves and their communities.

Lottery Season Now Over

Applications for the 2026-27 school year lottery draw are currently closed.
Our live Lottery Drawing was held on March 4th at 7:00 PM in the Byron Colby Barn.
1561 Jones Point Road , Grayslake
Results are posted on the Enroll Page starting end of day March 5th
For more information Click Here

Latest News

PARENT-ELECT BOARD POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

March 12, 2026 Dear PCCS Parents and Greater Community, The PCCS Board of Directors is currently accepting applications for Board positions beginning Friday, March 13, 2026 through Wednesday, April 8, 2026, for at least two Parent-Elected positions with 3-year term,...

March Board and Committee Meetings

Board and Committee Meetings Scheduled for March: Outreach Committee Meeting: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 @ 7:00 PM – Agenda  Governance Committee Meeting: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – Agenda Coming Soon  Board of Directors’ Meeting: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 7:00...

February Board and Committee Meetings

Board and Committee Meetings Scheduled for February: Outreach Committee Meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 @ 7:00 PM – Agenda  Academics Committee Meeting: Tuesday, Feb.17, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – Agenda  Governance Committee Meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – Agenda ...

January Board and Committee Meetings

Board and Committee Meetings Scheduled for January: Special Board of Directors Meeting*: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 @ 7:00 PM - Agenda Finance Committee Meeting: Tuesday, Jan.20 2026 @ 6:00 PM –  *POSTPONED* Governance Committee Meeting: Tuesday, Jan.20 2026 @ 6:00 PM –...

Lottery Open House Dates Thurs.,1/22/26 & Wed., 2/11/26

We cordially invite you to come join us to gather more information on Prairie Crossing Charter School and the Lottery process. The Open Houses will be located in the Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Rd, Grayslake, Il. 60030 at 7:00 PM.  We offer two dates for your...

Holiday Bazaar December 12th

Our time honored tradition of bringing joy to our students and their families while following the four R's. This truly is a beloved event for community:

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Enroll

Prairie Crossing Charter School is a free, public school. There are no admission exams or tuition costs to attend for students that reside in Woodland District 50 and Fremont District 79.

Calendar

Prairie Crossing Charter School is open for 185 days of school attendance a year. Students in 1st through 8th grade attend school from 8am-3:30pm and Kindergarten students attend school from 8am-1pm.