Crystal Lake Community Guide
Community Overview
Crystal Lake is a village of about 25,000 49 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. While mainly residential, with resort areas, Crystal Lake has industrial development, including the Crystal Lake Business Center and is the home-base for nearly 20 manufacturing firms. The town also the largest commercial and retail center in McHenry County. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Park District. Most grade schoolchildren attend district 47 schools, with the remainder served by Prairie Grove district 46. Secondary students go to Crystal Lake Central or South High School, district 155. Three religious schools, one Catholic, and the others Lutheran, are located in Crystal Lake. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-90/Northwest Tollway), and major local roads (Rt. 14/Northwest Hwy., Rt. 22). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 70 minutes. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 815-459-2020 NICOR: 708-697-5100
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163
Good Shepherd Hospital: 708-831-9600 Sherman Hospital: 708-742-9800
Web Site Addresses: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/clkhome/home.htm, http://www.crystallake.org/
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://communities.chicago.digitalcity.com/crystallake/schools/District 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 |
Prairie Grove School District 46 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Prairie Grove School District 46
3223 Rt. 176
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-459-3023
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Features: Gym(s), Library, Cafeteria, Auditorium/Stage, Art Room/Area, Music Room/Area.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Special Education, P.E., Art, Music.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Before/After-School Care (through the YMCA of McHenry County, 815-459-4455 for information).
Web Site Address
: http://communities.chicago.digitalcity.com/crystallake/schools/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 |
|
Prairie Grove Elementary |
K-8 |
892 |
892 |
48 |
66.8% |
33.2% |
20.2:1 |
$4,451 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Prairie Grove Elementary School District 46 |
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 |
285 |
288 |
273 |
334 |
338 |
334 |
21.2 |
23.5 |
27.4 |
School Averages |
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Prairie Grove Elementary |
285 |
288 |
273 |
334 |
338 |
334 |
21.2 |
23.5 |
27.4 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Prairie Grove Elementary School District 46 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
278 |
299 |
303 |
278 |
School Averages |
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Prairie Grove Elementary |
278 |
299 |
303 |
278 |
Crystal Lake School District 47 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98
school year.
Crystal Lake School District 47
221 Liberty Rd.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-459-6070
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Hot Lunch Program, Band (Grade 5 & up), Chorus (Grade 5 & up), Computer Literacy, Gifted Program, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports (Junior High), Before/After-School Care (Grades K-5), Counseling, Early Childhood (Special Education), PTA, English as a Second Language (ESL), Foreign Language (Junior High).
Features: Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Guidance, Gifted/Talented, Art, Music, Social Work, Nurse.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Computer Science, Wood Shop & Home Economics (Middle School for both).
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Before/After-School Care (Grades K-5).
Special Needs: Gifted, Learning Disabled, Early Childhood Special Needs students. Other special needs provided for through the Special Education District of McHenry County (SEDOM). Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, Other services provided through the Special Education District of McHenry County (SEDOM).
Extracurricular: Band & Chorus (Grade 5 & up), Sports (Middle School), School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools:
North Middle School
. 170 N. Oak St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 815-459-9210.Lundahl Middle School. 560 Nash Rd., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 815-459-5971.
Beardsley Middle School. 515 E. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 815-477-5897.
North Elementary School. 500 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 815-459-0122.
South Elementary School. 601 Golf Rd., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 815-459-1143.
Indian Prairie Elementary School. 651 Village Rd., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 815-459-2124.
Husmann Elementary School. 131 W. Paddock St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 815-459-7114.
Coventry Elementary School. 820 Darlington Ln., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 815-459-4231.
West Elementary School. 100 Briarwood Dr., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 815-459-2749.
Canterbury Elementary School. 875 Canterbury Ln., Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 815-459-8180.
Web Site Address: http://communities.chicago.digitalcity.com/crystallake/schools/
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 |
|
Lundahl Middle |
6-8 |
914 |
7,819 |
432 |
51.4% |
48.6% |
20.4:1 |
$4,987 |
Hannah Beardsley Middle |
6-8 |
805 |
7,819 |
432 |
51.4% |
48.6% |
20.4:1 |
$4,987 |
North Middle |
6-8 |
728 |
7,819 |
432 |
51.4% |
48.6% |
20.4:1 |
$4,987 |
Canterbury Elementary |
K-5 |
628 |
7,819 |
432 |
51.4% |
48.6% |
20.4:1 |
$4,987 |
Husmann Elementary |
K-5 |
564 |
7,819 |
432 |
51.4% |
48.6% |
20.4:1 |
$4,987 |
Coventry Elementary |
K-5 |
594 |
7,819 |
432 |
51.4% |
48.6% |
20.4:1 |
$4,987 |
North Elementary |
K-5 |
670 |
7,819 |
432 |
51.4% |
48.6% |
20.4:1 |
$4,987 |
South Elementary |
PK-5 |
648 |
7,819 |
432 |
51.4% |
48.6% |
20.4:1 |
$4,987 |
West Elementary |
K-5 |
513 |
7,819 |
432 |
51.4% |
48.6% |
20.4:1 |
$4,987 |
Indian Prairie Elementary |
K-5 |
861 |
7,819 |
432 |
51.4% |
48.6% |
20.4:1 |
$4,987 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47 |
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 |
271 |
282 |
267 |
291 |
324 |
326 |
19.9 |
23.6 |
25 |
School Averages |
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Lundahl Middle |
N/A |
281 |
261 |
N/A |
332 |
329 |
N/A |
23.9 |
25.1 |
Hannah Beardsley Middle |
N/A |
284 |
272 |
N/A |
322 |
319 |
N/A |
24.1 |
24.2 |
North Middle |
N/A |
280 |
267 |
N/A |
317 |
330 |
N/A |
22.5 |
25.9 |
Canterbury Elementary |
262 |
N/A |
N/A |
284 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
Husmann Elementary |
269 |
N/A |
N/A |
266 |
N/A |
N/A |
17.8 |
N/A |
N/A |
Coventry Elementary |
265 |
N/A |
N/A |
270 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
North Elementary |
285 |
N/A |
N/A |
309 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
South Elementary |
260 |
N/A |
N/A |
277 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.8 |
N/A |
N/A |
West Elementary |
234 |
N/A |
N/A |
277 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
Indian Prairie Elementary |
282 |
N/A |
N/A |
303 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.9 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
294 |
277 |
295 |
284 |
School Averages |
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Lundahl Middle |
N/A |
272 |
N/A |
281 |
Hannah Beardsley Middle |
N/A |
275 |
N/A |
289 |
North Middle |
N/A |
284 |
N/A |
281 |
Canterbury Elementary |
273 |
N/A |
266 |
N/A |
Husmann Elementary |
302 |
N/A |
307 |
N/A |
Coventry Elementary |
287 |
N/A |
304 |
N/A |
North Elementary |
284 |
N/A |
281 |
N/A |
South Elementary |
303 |
N/A |
300 |
N/A |
West Elementary |
278 |
N/A |
281 |
N/A |
Indian Prairie Elementary |
307 |
N/A |
307 |
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 |
Immanuel Lutheran School |
178 McHenry Ave. |
815-459-1444 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1600 |
St. Thomas the Apostle School* |
265 King St. |
815-459-0496 |
K - 8th. |
"Fair Share" agreement 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 |
Thunderbird Nursery School |
625 Rudat Ct. |
815-459-2266 |
2 1/2 - 5 |
8:50 - 3:00 |
$69-$98. |
Friendship House |
401 Country Club Rd. |
815-459-6552 |
6 weeks to 10 (summer only-SA) |
6:15 - 6:00 |
|
Children's Learning Center |
8900 U.S. Hwy. 14 |
815-455-8555 |
2 to 6 |
7:45 - 5:15 |
$2.00/hour (for children of McHenry Community College faculty, staff & students. |
Learning Tree Preschool of Crystal Lake |
485 Woodstock St. |
815-459-8055 |
2 to 6 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$68 (2x), $78 (3x), $154 (5x) |
Enrichment Preschool |
210 S. McHenry Ave. |
815-459-7299 |
2 to 5 (& SA-summer) |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$65 (2x, age 2), $78 (2x), $103 (3x), $180 (5x) |
First United Methodist Nursery School |
236 W. Crystal Lake Ave. |
815-459-7617 |
3 to 5 |
|
$87 (2x), $107 (3x), $155 (5x) |
Nazarene Christian Academy |
531 Devonshire Ln. |
815-455-7617 |
6 months to 6 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
$140 (I); $125 (T); $110 (P) |
My Father's World Preschool |
932 McHenry Ave. |
815-455-3200 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$80 (2x), $95 (3x) |
St. Paul's Preschool |
485 Woodstock St. |
815-459-5096 |
2 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$52 (2x, Age 2); $80 (2x); $96 (3x) |
YMCA- McHenry County Rainbow Room Preschool |
7315 S. Rt. 31 |
815-459-4455 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$72 (2x), $108 (3x). Member rates $90 (2x), $135 (3x). NonMember rates |
Lilliput Island |
6415 S. State Rt. 31 |
815-356-8476 |
2 to 5 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
$128 (2-Young 3s); $118 (P). |
Beginnings |
420 Country Club |
815-479-0729 |
2 to 6 |
9:00 - 2:00 |
$215 (2-3); $210 (3-4); $295 (K) |
Greentree at Crystal Lake Business Center |
290 Memorial Court |
815-455-5376 |
6 weeks to 6 |
6:30 - 6:30 |
$185 (I); $159 (T); $145 (2); $133 (P), $134 (K) |
Little Ark Preschool of Immanuel Lutheran School |
178 McHenry Ave. |
815-449-1444 |
3 to 5 |
8:45 - 2:30 |
$85 (2x); $105 (3x) |
Recreation
Crystal Lake Park District
One E. Crystal Lake Ave.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-459-0680
Equipment/Physical Features
: Gym(s), Handicapped Accesible, Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s), Nature Preserves (Veteran Acres-Wingate Prairie, and Sterne's Wood Fen).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Reading/Stories, Music, Soccer, Baseball, Gymnastics, Tennis, Fitness, Dance, Swimming, Softball, Theater, Babysitting Training (Grades 6-8), Basketball, Fashion/Modeling, Boating Safety (ages 12-17), Hockey, In-Line Skating, Snow Skiing, Karate, Aikido, Ice Skating, Ballet, Pom Pon, Cooking.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Tennis, Racquetball, Swimming, CPR, Fashion/Appearance, Interior Design, Snow Skiing, Horseback Riding, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Yoga, Hapkido, Karate, Aikido, Arts & Crafts, Ice Skating.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Bridge (Club that meets at Park District on Wednesday afternoons), Senior's Group (Keenagers of Crystal Lake, meets at St. Thomas Church's Loras Hall on Oak St. in Crystal Lake, 815-455-5400), Pinochle (Crystal Lake Senior Citizen's Club, meets at Firstar Bank, 350 First Colonial Drive in Crystal Lake on the fourth Monday of every month, for info. phone Millie Biestek, president, at 815-455-1255), Newsletter (Senior Class Club, through Home State Bank, 40 Grant St. in Crystal Lake, also offers various activities, seminars, movies and special events), Legal Aid, Tax Assistance, Health Insurance Info. (all three above services, and more, through McHenry County Senior Services at McHenry Township Recreation Center, 3519 N. State, Rte. 31, McHenry IL 60050. 1-800-339-3200 or 815-344-3555. Open M-F, 8 AM-4 PM), Nutrition Program through Salvation Army Golden Diners Program at the Community Center, 290 Crystal Lake Ave. in Crystal Lake, 815-459-4261, 10 AM-2 PM M-F.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association.
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment, Member of the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association.
Other Services: Preschool, Before/After-school Care (meets at all public grade schools and at Spoerl Park, open to all district 47 residents who attend public or private schools in Crystal Lake. E.T. (extended care) offers sports, arts & crafts, field trips, homework help, etc. Call 815-459-0680 for info. on openings)), Summer Day Camp (a variety of half- and full-day programs for children from preschool through junior high), Child Care (for parents in fitness classes, for children ages 3 months - 6 years).
YMCA of McHenry County
7315 S. Rt. 31
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
815-459-4455
Equipment/Physical Features
: Gym(s), Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Swimming Pool(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Soccer, Baseball, Gymnastics, Tennis, Swimming, Softball, Basketball, Karate, TaeKwonDo, Arts & Crafts, Music.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Tennis, Racquetball, Swimming, Basketball.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association.
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment, Member of the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association.
Other Services: Child Care, (Babysitting, while parents participate in classes/programs), Child Care, (School-age program), Summer Day Camp, Preschool, Child Care Resource & Referral (815-459-4455, ext. 20 or 847-516-0037). The Resource & Referral Agency offers referrals to parents (a small annual fee may be charged, according to family size and income); as well as information, technical assistance and referrals for family day care providers.