Chicago Public Schools
Schools
$5.28 billion
Exact amount: $5,275,481,723.32
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
Every school's whole budget: teachers, staff, benefits, supplies and contracts.
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| District-run schools | $4,290,863,392.33 | 81.3% |
| Charter and contract schools | $984,618,330.99 | 18.7% |