Crete/Monee Community Guide
Community Overview
Crete is a village of about 6,700 32 miles south of downtown Chicago. The village maintains its country-like atmosphere, with new residential developments designed to conform to the village's original character. Monee is a village of about 1,050 25 miles south of downtown Chicago. The village is primarily residential, with a small town atmosphere. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Park Districts, and hundreds of acres of forest preserves, much of which is used for horseback riding. School-aged children attend unit district 201. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-57, I-80, I-94/Calumet Expwy.), and major local roads (Rt. 1, Crete-Monee Rd, Western Ave., Cicero Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Electric Line (ME). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 60 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall (Crete): 708-672-5431 Village Hall (Monee): 708-534-8301
NICOR: 708-756-0450 Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661
Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-244-4444
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911 Otherwise, 708-672-7221 (Crete) or 708-534-8772 (Monee).
Police Dept. For emergencies, 911 Otherwise, 708-672-7241 (Crete) or 708-534-8321 (Monee).
Public Library (Crete): 534 First Street. 708-672-8017
South Suburban Hospital: 708-799-8000 Christ Hospital & Medical Center: 708-425-8000
Olympia Fields Hospital: 708-747-4000 Ingalls Hospital: 708-333-2300
Crete-Monee C U School District 201U - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Crete-Monee C U School District 201U
1742 Dixie Hwy.
Crete, IL 60417
708-672-2670
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Gifted Program, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Band, Orchestra, Learning Centers, Computer Literacy, Hot Lunch Program, Foreign Language, Counseling, Summer School, Tutoring (Remedial, Chapter 1), Early Childhood, PTA, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Features: Library, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Outdoor Stadium/Arena (High School), Gym(s), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-4).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Guidance, Social Work, Special Education, Vocational Education (High School).
Curriculum/Courses (High School): Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Vocational Education.
Curriculum (Elementary): Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Gifted students. Some services provided through the Special Education Cooperative of South Cook County (SPEED).
Extracurricular (Middle/High School): Sports, Orchestra, Band, School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools
(Crete & Monee only):Crete-Monee High
. 760 W. Exchange St., Crete, IL 60417, 708-672-2600.Crete-Monee Middle. 1500 Sangamon St., Crete, IL 60417, 708-672-2700.
Balmoral Elementary. 1124 W. Crete-Monee Rd., Crete, IL 60417, 708-672-2643.
Crete Elementary. 435 North St., Crete, IL 60417, 708-672-2647.
Monee Elementary. 450 Main St., Monee, IL 60449, 708-672-2655.
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 Average - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio - Elementary - Secondary |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
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Crete-Monee High |
9-12 |
1,299 |
4,257 |
238 |
59% |
41% |
N/A |
20.8:1 |
$6,938 |
Crete-Monee Middle |
7-8 |
699 |
4,257 |
238 |
59% |
41% |
21.9:1 |
N/A |
$6,938 |
Balmoral Elementary |
5-6 |
643 |
4,257 |
238 |
59% |
41% |
21.9:1 |
N/A |
$6,938 |
Crete Elementary |
PK-4 |
726 |
4,257 |
238 |
59% |
41% |
21.9:1 |
N/A |
$6,938 |
Monee Elementary |
K-4 |
143 |
4,257 |
238 |
59% |
41% |
21.9:1 |
N/A |
$6,938 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Crete-Monee Unit District 201 |
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 |
232 |
264 |
27.1 |
258 |
234 |
90.4% |
20.3 |
School Averages |
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Crete-Monee High |
232 |
264 |
27.1 |
258 |
234 |
90.4% |
20.3 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Crete-Monee Unit District 201 |
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 |
269 |
260 |
243 |
311 |
291 |
300 |
19.1 |
23 |
25 |
School Averages |
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Crete-Monee Middle |
N/A |
N/A |
243 |
N/A |
N/A |
300 |
N/A |
N/A |
25 |
Balmoral Elementary |
N/A |
260 |
N/A |
N/A |
291 |
N/A |
N/A |
23 |
N/A |
Crete Elementary |
304 |
N/A |
N/A |
335 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.7 |
N/A |
N/A |
Monee Elementary |
292 |
N/A |
N/A |
363 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.8 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Crete-Monee Unit District 201 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
263 |
255 |
275 |
231 |
School Averages |
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Crete-Monee Middle |
N/A |
255 |
N/A |
231 |
Balmoral Elementary |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Crete Elementary |
278 |
N/A |
288 |
N/A |
Monee Elementary |
316 |
N/A |
341 |
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 |
Illinois Lutheran High School |
448 Cass St. |
708-672-5969 |
9th. - 12th. |
$2400 |
Crete Lutheran School |
1610 Main St. |
708-672-8600 |
K - 8th. |
$220 |
St. Liborius* |
24001 Kings Rd./3440 Halsted St. (Steger) |
708-672-3093/708-754-0192 |
PreK - 3rd./4-8 |
$1665 |
St. Paul's Christian School* |
Margaret at Linden |
708-534-8471 |
PreK - 6th. |
$1900 |
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 |
Crete Preschool Coop. Association |
1321 Main St. |
708-672-7706 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 - 2:30 |
$50 (2x); $62 (3x), $83 (5x) |
Little People's Preschool - Crete |
1247 Main St. |
708-672-9100 |
2 to 12 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
$100 |
Recreation
Crete Park District
515 First St.
Crete, IL 60417
708-672-6969
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Gymnastics, Cooking, Ballet, Dance, Bowling, Fitness, Science/Nature, Babysitting, Piano, Golf, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Football.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Yoga, Financial Planning, Photography, Creative Writing, Gardening Workshops, Pet Obedience Training, Karate, Piano, Golf, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, Bowling.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Driving.
Special Needs: Crete Park District complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Other Services: Preschool, Summer Day Camp, Child Care (for children of those attending morning fitness classes).