Cary Community Guide
Community Overview
Cary is a village of about 10,000 on the Fox River 43 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. While mainly residential, Cary has two industrial parks and is planning for some commercial development. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Cary Park District. Grade school-aged children attend District 26 schools and secondary students go to Cary Grove Community High School, District 155. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by major local roads (U.S. 14/Northwest Hwy., Cary Road). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 57 minutes (express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 847-639-0003 NICOR: 847-697-5100
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-639-2341 (Same for Police Dept.)
Good Shepherd Hospital: 847-381-9600 NICOR: 815-344-5000
Sherman Hospital: 847-742-9800 Memorial Medical Center: 815-338-2500
Public Library: 255 Stonegate Road (in Village Community Center). 847-639-4210
Web Site Address: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/cpqhome/library/index.html
Cary Web Site Address: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/cpqhome/
Crystal Lake High School District 155 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Crystal Lake High School District 155
1 S. Virginia Rd.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-455-8500
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, Sports, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Foreign Language, Hot Lunch Program, Computer Literacy, Summer School, Counseling, Band, Chorus, Tutoring (Annex Program), English as a Second Language.
Accreditation: Yes. State Department of Education, Regional Accrediting Agency.
Features: Gym(s), Library, Cafeteria, Auditorium/Stage, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Swimming Pool.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Special Education, P.E., Vocational Education, Guidance, Library, Nurse, Social Work.
Curriculum/Courses: Practical Math, Business Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Computer Math, Probability & Statistics, English 101/102 (Freshmen), Speech Communication (Sophomores), American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Global Studies, Ancient History, U.S. History, World History, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Spanish, French, German, Art, P.E., Music.
Elective Courses: Calculus, Trigonometry, Rhetoric, Expository Writing, Humanities, Dramatic Literature (Plays), Creative Writing, Journalism (Language & Composition), Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Contemporary World Issues, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Earth Science, Spanish, French, German, Fitness, Team Sports, Health, Weightlifting, Music Theory, Music Appreciation, Band, Chorus, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Graphics.
Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, Social Science, History.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Gifted students. Annex Program, Counseling, Tutoring, Accelerated/Advanced Placement Courses provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Score Table below.
Web Site Address
: http://chicago.digitalcity.com/crystallake/schools/schools.htmDistrict Schools:
Crystal Lake South High School
. 1200 S. McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 815-455-3860.Crystal Lake Central High School. 45 W. Franklin Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 815-459-2505.
Cary-Grove High School. Three Oaks Rd., Cary, IL 60013, 847-639-3825.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Crystal Lake Central High |
9-12 |
1,099 |
4,884 |
280 |
36.1% |
63.9% |
18.9:1 |
$7,819 |
Cary-Grove High |
9-12 |
1,404 |
4,884 |
280 |
36.1% |
63.9% |
18.9:1 |
$7,819 |
Crystal Lake South High |
9-12 |
1,319 |
4,884 |
280 |
36.1% |
63.9% |
18.9:1 |
$7,819 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Cary-Grove District 155 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
258 |
308 |
28 |
298 |
277 |
89.9% |
23.2 |
School Averages |
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Crystal Lake Central High |
261 |
310 |
27.4 |
297 |
286 |
87.3% |
23.9 |
Cary-Grove High |
244 |
304 |
29 |
294 |
260 |
87.3% |
22.8 |
Crystal Lake South High |
255 |
309 |
27.5 |
298 |
274 |
87.3% |
22.9 |
Cary C C School District 26 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Cary C C School District 26
15 S. 2nd. St.
Cary, IL 60013
847-639-7788
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, P.E. Classes, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Summer School, Early Childhood, Band (Grade 5 & up), Gifted Program, Tutoring (Remedial Reading), Computer Literacy, Sports (Grades 4-8).
Accreditation: Yes. State Department of Education, Regional Accrediting Agency.
Features: Gym(s), Library, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Gifted/Talented, Special Education, Guidance, Social Work.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, P.E., Industrial Arts & Home Economics (Junior High).
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Gifted. District 26 is a member of the Special Education District of McHenry County (SEDOM), which provides services to students with more severe special needs. Tutoring (for students with deficiencies in basic skills and/or reading), Counseling, Speech Therapy provided.
Extracurricular: Sports (Grade 4 & up), Band (Grade 5 & up).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Web Site Address
: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/cpqhome/schools/distwelcome.htmlSchool System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Cary Junior High |
7-8 |
654 |
3,316 |
178 |
29% |
71% |
21.4:1 |
$4,610 |
Oak Knoll Elementary |
K-6 |
539 |
3,316 |
178 |
29% |
71% |
21.4:1 |
$4,610 |
Briargate Elementary |
K-6 |
600 |
3,316 |
178 |
29% |
71% |
21.4:1 |
$4,610 |
Maplewood Elementary |
1-6 |
553 |
3,316 |
178 |
29% |
71% |
21.4:1 |
$4,610 |
Three Oaks Elementary |
PK-6 |
970 |
3,316 |
178 |
29% |
71% |
21.4:1 |
$4,610 |
District Schools:
Cary Junior High
. 233 E. Oriole Trail, Cary, IL 60013, 847-639-2148.Web Site Address: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/cpqhome/schools/caryjrhigh/index.html
Briargate Elementary
. 100 S. Wulff St., Cary, IL 60013, 847-639-2348.Web Site Address: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/cpqhome/schools/briargate/index.html
Maplewood Elementary
. 422 Krenz Ave., Cary, IL 60013, 847-639-2152.Web Site Address: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/cpqhome/schools/maplewood/index.html
Oak Knoll Elementary
. 409 1st. St., Cary, IL 60013, 847-639-3841.Web Site Address: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/cpqhome/schools/oakknoll/index.html
Three Oaks Elementary
. 300 E. Three Oaks Road, Cary, IL 60013, 847-516-5533.Web Site Address: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/cpqhome/schools/threeoaks/index.html
Deer Path Elementary
: 2211 Crystal Lake Rd., Cary, IL 60013, 847-516-6350.Web Site Address: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/cpqhome/schools/deerpath/index.html
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Cary Elementary School District 26 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
304 |
307 |
330 |
309 |
School Averages |
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Cary Junior High |
N/A |
307 |
N/A |
309 |
Oak Knoll Elementary |
292 |
N/A |
327 |
N/A |
Briargate Elementary |
312 |
N/A |
344 |
N/A |
Maplewood Elementary |
289 |
N/A |
313 |
N/A |
Three Oaks Elementary |
318 |
N/A |
335 |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Cary Elementary School District 26 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
296 |
293 |
288 |
313 |
330 |
355 |
20.5 |
24.1 |
26.1 |
School Averages |
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Cary Junior High |
N/A |
N/A |
288 |
N/A |
N/A |
355 |
N/A |
N/A |
26.1 |
Oak Knoll Elementary |
301 |
281 |
N/A |
329 |
309 |
N/A |
20.6 |
24.1 |
N/A |
Briargate Elementary |
300 |
294 |
N/A |
323 |
327 |
N/A |
21.8 |
23.8 |
N/A |
Maplewood Elementary |
308 |
316 |
N/A |
312 |
349 |
N/A |
20 |
25.1 |
N/A |
Three Oaks Elementary |
284 |
283 |
N/A |
299 |
331 |
N/A |
19.9 |
23.7 |
N/A |
Private Schools
Editor's Note
: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
St. Peter & Paul School |
416 1st. St. |
847-639-3041 |
PreK - 8th. |
"Fair Ability to pay" for parishioners |
Child Care & Preschool Programs
Editor's Note
: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
KinderCare |
324 Crystal St . |
847-639-8899 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:30 - 6:30 |
$159 (I); $149 (T); $128 (2); $111 (P); $69 (SA) |
Rocky Raccoon Preschool & Day Care Center |
100 N. Cary-Algonquin Rd. |
847-516-8500 |
3 to 6 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$115 |
Cary United Methodist Preschool |
500 East First St. |
847-639-7627 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$64 (2x), $78 (3x). |
Cary Country Preschool |
270 Country Commons Rd. |
847-639-3977 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$85 (2x); $105 (3x) |
Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool |
27 W. Three Oaks Rd. |
847-639-1702 |
3 to 5 |
8:45 - 3:00 |
$70 (2x); $85 (3x); $145 (K) |
St. Barnabas Christian Preschool |
8901 Cary-Algonquin Rd. |
847-516-4171 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:0 |
$77 (2x); $87 (3x) |
Recreation
Cary Park District
255 Briargate Rd.
Cary, IL 60013
847-639-6290
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Sports Fields.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Fitness, Baseball, Science, Reading/Stories, Arts & Crafts, Music, Gymnastics, Theater, Dance, Ballet, Cheerleading & Pom Pon, Karate, Soccer, Football, Basketball, Golf, Hockey, Volleyball, Horseback Riding, Ice Skating, Babysitting, Fashion/Appearance, Cooking, Swimming.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Karate, Women's Self-Defense, Golf, Hockey, Racquetball, Basketball, Horseback Riding, Ice Skating, Dance, Financial Planning, Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Swimming.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Trips, Tours.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA), 815-459-0737.
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment.
Other Services: Preschool, Child Care, Summer Day Camp.