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Des Plaines Community Guide

Community Overview

Des Plaines is a village of about 54,000 27 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Park District. Most grade school-aged children attend district 62 schools, while the remainder are served by districts 26, 57, 59 and 63. Secondary students go to Maine East or West High Schools, district 207. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-90/Kennedy Expwy./Northwest Tollway, I-294/Tri-State Tollway), and major local roads (U.S. 45/Des Plaines River Road, I-58/Golf Rd., U.S. 14/Northwest Hwy., U.S. 12/Rand Rd.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 28 minutes (express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Important Phone Numbers:

Village Hall: 847-391-5300 Northern Illinois Gas: 847-729-4300

Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 847-824-1313. Otherwise, 847-391-5333

Police Dept.: 847-824-3116 for emergencies. Otherwise, 847-391-5400

Public Library: 841 Graceland Ave. 847-827-5551

Web Site Address: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/dpkhome/dppl/index.html

Lutheran General Hospital: 847-723-5154 Rush North Shore Medical Center: 847-677-9600

Resurrection Medical Center: 312-774-8000 Holy Family Medical Center: 847-297-1800

Web Site Address: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/dpkhome/

Maine Township District 207 - School District Report

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.

Maine Township District 207

1131 S. Dee Rd.

Park Ridge, IL 60068

847-696-3600

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Foreign Language, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Special Education, Counseling, Summer School, Hot Lunch Program, Computer Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL).

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.

Features: Library, Gym(s), Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Computers/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Outdoor Stadium/Arena.

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Vocational Education, Special Education, Guidance, Social Work, Nurse.

Curriculum/Courses: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Physics, English I, II, III, IV, American Studies, World Cultures, History of the Western World, United States History, Government, Computer Science, Oral Communication, Foreign Language, Vocational Education/Business (Introduction to Technology, Drafting, Industrial Drawing, Computer Aided Design/CAD, Auto Service, Auto Fundamentals, Electronics, Carpentry, Home Maintenance, Coop Work Program, Diversified Occupations, Accounting, Airline Reservation Specialist, BASIC Computer Programming, Business Law, Business Math, Computer Applications, Computer Communications, Entrepeneurship, Office Procedures, Office Occupations, Distributive Education), Consumer Education, Intro. to Business, Keyboarding, Art I, II, III, IV, Art Appreciation, P.E.I, II, III, IV, Health

Elective Courses: Composition, American Literature, English Literature, Journalism, World Literature, Writing for Readers, Probability & Statistics, Computer Science, European History, Economics, Modern History, Sociology, Law in American Society, Anthropology, Current Affairs, Design & Materials, Photography, Guitar, Chorus, Band (Beginning, Advanced, Concert, Symphony), Orchestra (Beginning-Intermediate, Concert), Music Theory, Drama, Broadcasting, Technical Theater, Child Care Occupations/Preschool, School-age Child/Parenting, Child Care Occupations - Out-of-school, Child Development/Parenting, Clothing, Foods, Home Economics, Interior Design, Hotel Restaurant/Management, Independent Living, Personality, Behavior and Relationships, Aerobics, Lifeguarding/Water Safety Instructor, Dance, Gymnastics, Fitness, Outdoor Education.

Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, Social Science, Computer Science, Foreign Language (Exam only).

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Emotionally Disturbed, Behavior Disordered, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired students. Counseling provided.

Extracurricular: Sports, Theater/Drama, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.

Web Site Address: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/prkhome/mwest/index.html

District Schools:

Maine East High School. 2601 Dempster St., Park Ridge, IL 60068, 847-825-4484.

Web Site Address: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/prkhome/mneast/index.html

Maine South High School. 1111 Dee Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068, 847-825-7711.

Web Site Address: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/prkhome/msouth/index.html

Maine West High School. 1755 S. Wolf Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60018, 847-827-6176.

Web Site Address: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/dpkhome/mnwest/index.html

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

Maine East High

9-12

2,234

6,097

402

23.3%

76.7%

17.8:1

$12,189

Maine South High

9-12

1,992

6,097

402

23.3%

76.7%

17.8:1

$12,189

Maine West High

9-12

1,871

6,097

402

23.3%

76.7%

17.8:1

$12,189

IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies

Maine Twp. High School District 207

IGAP Scores - Grade 10

IGAP Scores - Grade 11

Graduation Rate

ACT Composite

Subjects

Reading

Math

Writing

Science

Social Studies

Statewide Averages

208

264

26.1

260

245

81.6%

21.3

District Averages

244

322

28

296

274

92.1%

22.4

School Averages

Maine East High

225

319

27.4

288

258

90.6%

22

Maine South High

276

340

28.4

314

294

95.7%

23.1

Maine West High

229

305

28

284

268

90.5%

22

Arlington Heights C. C. School District 59 - School District Report

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.

C. C. School District 59

2123 S. Arlington Hgts. Rd.

Arlington Hgts., IL 60005

847-593-4300

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Early Childhood (Developmentally Delayed Preschoolers), Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Hot Lunch Program, Summer School, Gifted Program, (grades 4-8), grades 2-3 - Enrichment Program, Tutoring, Extra-Curricular Activities, Band (grade 5 & up), Orchestra (grade 4 & up), Counseling, Sports, Computer Literacy, Foreign Language (grades 6-8, French, German & Spanish), PTA, Preschool Screening.

Features: Library, Computers/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Art Room/Area, Handicapped Accessible, Cafeteria.

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Special Education, Music, P.E., Library, Gifted/Talented, Social Work.

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language (Spanish, French), Library.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted/Talented students.

Extracurricular: Orchestra, Band, Sports.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

Web Site Address: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/

District Schools:

Grove Junior High. 777 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60056, 847-593-4367

Web Site Address: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/schoolweb/grove/

Holmes Junior High. 1900 W. Lohnquist Blvd., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, 847-593-4390.

Web Site Address: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/schoolweb/holmes/hjhhomepage3/hjhpage.html

Friendship Junior High. 550 Elizabeth Lane, Des Plaines, IL 60018, 847-593-4350

Web Site Address: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/schoolweb/friendship/

Admiral Richard E. Byrd Elementary. 265 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, 847-593-4388.

Web Site Address: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/schoolweb/byrd/

Clearmont Elementary. 280 Clearmont Dr., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, 847-593-4372.

Web Site Address: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/schoolweb/clearmont/

Rupley Elementary. 305 E. Oakton Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, 847-593-4353.

Web Site Address: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/schoolweb/rupley/

Salt Creek Elementary. 65 Kennedy Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, 847-593-4375

Forest View Elementary. 1901 W. Estates Dr., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, 847-593-4359.

Web Site Address: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/schoolweb/forestview/

Robert Frost Elementary. 1308 S. Cypress Dr., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, 847-593-4378.

John Jay Elementary. 1835 Pheasant Trail, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, 847-593-4385.

Juliette Low Elementary. 1530 S. Highland Ave., Arlington Hgts., IL 60005, 847-593-4383.

Brentwood Elementary. 260 Dulles Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-593-4401

Web Site Address: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/schoolweb/brentwood/

Devonshire Elementary. 1401 S. Pennsylvania, Des Plaines, IL 60018, 847-593-4375

Web Site Address: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/schoolweb/devonshire/index.htm

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

Grove Junior High

6-8

910

6495

399

34.1%

65.9%

18.2:1

$7,365

Holmes Junior High

6-8

532

6495

399

34.1%

65.9%

18.2:1

$7,365

Friendship Junior High

6-8

588

6495

399

34.1%

65.9%

18.2:1

$7,365

Brentwood Elementary

K-5

395

6495

399

34.1%

65.9%

18.2:1

$7,365

Richard E Byrd Elementary

K-5

432

6495

399

34.1%

65.9%

18.2:1

$7,365

Clearmont Elementary

K-5

550

6495

399

34.1%

65.9%

18.2:1

$7,365

Devonshire Elementary

K-5

537

6495

399

34.1%

65.9%

18.2:1

$7,365

Forest View Elementary

K-5

407

6495

399

34.1%

65.9%

18.2:1

$7,365

Robert Frost Elementary

K-5

369

6495

399

34.1%

65.9%

18.2:1

$7,365

John Jay Elementary

K-5

393

6495

399

34.1%

65.9%

18.2:1

$7,365

Juliette Low Elementary

PK-5

370

6495

399

34.1%

65.9%

18.2:1

$7,365

Rupley Elementary

K-5

531

6495

399

34.1%

65.9%

18.2:1

$7,365

Salt Creek Elementary

PK-5

481

6495

399

34.1%

65.9%

18.2:1

$7,365

IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades

Arlington Heights Elementary School District 59

IGAP Scores - Reading

IGAP Scores - Math

IGAP Scores - Writing

Grades

3

6

8

3

6

8

3

6

8

Statewide Averages

246

229

227

288

280

288

18.6

22.7

24.7

District Averages

305

267

255

357

347

356

20.9

25.4

27.3

School Averages

Grove Junior High

N/A

268

262

N/A

340

363

N/A

25.5

27.4

Holmes Junior High

N/A

265

258

N/A

361

351

N/A

24.6

27.1

Friendship Junior High

N/A

267

242

N/A

348

347

N/A

25.7

27.1

Brentwood Elementary

281

N/A

N/A

344

N/A

N/A

19.7

N/A

N/A

Richard E Byrd Elementary

302

N/A

N/A

331

N/A

N/A

19.9

N/A

N/A

Clearmont Elementary

323

N/A

N/A

371

N/A

N/A

20.9

N/A

N/A

Devonshire Elementary

328

N/A

N/A

404

N/A

N/A

20.4

N/A

N/A

Forest View Elementary

347

N/A

N/A

382

N/A

N/A

24.1

N/A

N/A

Robert Frost Elementary

237

N/A

N/A

346

N/A

N/A

18.3

N/A

N/A

John Jay Elementary

325

N/A

N/A

404

N/A

N/A

19.1

N/A

N/A

Juliette Low Elementary

328

N/A

N/A

357

N/A

N/A

23.3

N/A

N/A

Rupley Elementary

284

N/A

N/A

312

N/A

N/A

20.7

N/A

N/A

Salt Creek Elementary

300

N/A

N/A

354

N/A

N/A

22

N/A

N/A

IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades

Arlington Heights Elementary School District 59

IGAP Scores Science

IGAP Scores Social Studies

Grades

4

7

4

7

Statewide Averages

250

253

258

252

District Averages

302

279

313

290

School Averages

Grove Junior High

N/A

282

N/A

294

Holmes Junior High

N/A

269

N/A

278

Friendship Junior High

N/A

285

N/A

293

Brentwood Elementary

350

N/A

350

N/A

Richard E Byrd Elementary

281

N/A

281

N/A

Clearmont Elementary

316

N/A

316

N/A

Devonshire Elementary

287

N/A

287

N/A

Forest View Elementary

325

N/A

325

N/A

Robert Frost Elementary

320

N/A

320

N/A

John Jay Elementary

318

N/A

318

N/A

Juliette Low Elementary

329

N/A

329

N/A

Rupley Elementary

305

N/A

305

N/A

Salt Creek Elementary

311

N/A

311

N/A

East Maine School District 63 Report

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/97school year.

East Maine School District 63

10150 Dee Rd.

Des Plaines, IL 60016

847-299-1900

School System Statistics: See tab1e below.

District-Wide Programs: Computer Literacy, Early Childhood (At-Risk preschoolers), Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Gifted Program (Grades 4-8, Language Arts - Humanities Enrichment Program), Band (Grades 4-8), Orchestra (Grades 4-8), Foreign Language (Spanish, Grades 7-8), Special Education, Counseling, Hot Lunch Program, PTA, Before-/After-School Care, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL).

Features: Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Gym(s), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-6), Cafeteria.

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Special Education, Guidance, Social Work, Gifted/Talented, Nurse.

Curriculum (Middle School): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Foreign Language (Spanish), Life Skills Management (Home Economics, Industrial Arts, Money Management, etc.).

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation (at parental request, fee-based, with partial subsidy from district).

Special Needs: Gifted, Physically Handicapped, Learning Disabled, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Behavior Disordered, Mildly/Moderately Retarded students. Speech Therapy, Counseling provided.

Extracurricular: Theater/Drama (Grade 5 & up), Orchestra (Grade 4 & up), Band (Grade 4 & up), Sports (Middle School).

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

District Schools:

Gemini Junior High. 8955 Greenwood Ave., Niles, IL 60714, 847-827-1181.

V.H. Nelson Elementary. 8901 Ozanam Ave., Niles, IL 60714, 847-965-0050.

Mark Twain Elementary. 9401 N. Hamlin Ave., Niles, IL 60016, 847-296-5341.

Washington Elementary. 2701 Golf Rd., Glenview, IL 60025, 847-965-4780.

Apollo Elementary. 10100 Dee Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-827-6231.

Melzer Kindergarten Center. 9400 N. Oriole Ave., Morton Grove, IL 60053, 847-965-7474.

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

Gemini Junior High

7-8

783

3,583

201

62.2%

37.8%

21.6:1

$6,127

V H Nelson Elementary

1-6

671

3,583

201

62.2%

37.8%

21.6:1

$6,127

Mark Twain Elementary

1-6

554

3,583

201

62.2%

37.8%

21.6:1

$6,127

Washington Elementary

1-6

472

3,583

201

62.2%

37.8%

21.6:1

$6,127

Melzer Elementary

PK-K

402

3,583

201

62.2%

37.8%

21.6:1

$6,127

Apollo Elementary

1-6

701

3,583

201

62.2%

37.8%

21.6:1

$6,127

IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades

East Maine District 63

IGAP Scores - Reading

IGAP Scores - Math

IGAP Scores - Writing

Grades

3

6

8

3

6

8

3

6

8

Statewide Averages

246

229

227

288

280

288

18.6

22.7

24.7

District Averages

266

254

240

302

303

303

19.9

23.4

25.4

School Averages

Gemini Junior High

N/A

N/A

240

N/A

N/A

303

N/A

N/A

25.4

V H Nelson Elementary

281

255

N/A

334

308

N/A

20.1

24

N/A

Mark Twain Elementary

271

248

N/A

319

290

N/A

19.5

22.6

N/A

Washington Elementary

291

270

N/A

302

322

N/A

20.3

23.9

N/A

Apollo Elementary

233

242

N/A

260

293

N/A

19.7

22.9

N/A

IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades

East Maine Elementary District 63

IGAP Scores Science

IGAP Scores Social Studies

Grades

4

7

4

7

Statewide Averages

250

253

258

252

District Averages

271

273

271

271

School Averages

Gemini Junior High

N/A

273

N/A

271

V H Nelson Elementary

276

N/A

283

N/A

Mark Twain Elementary

272

N/A

271

N/A

Washington Elementary

306

N/A

313

N/A

Apollo Elementary

242

N/A

234

N/A

Des Plaines School District 62 - School District Report

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.

Des Plaines C.C. School District 62

777 E. Algonquin Rd.

Des Plaines, IL 60016

847-824-1136

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Early Childhood, Gifted Program, Computer Literacy, Foreign Language, English as a Second Language (ESL), Music Instruction, Art Instruction, P.E. Classes, Special Education, Counseling, Hot Lunch Program, PTA, Before/After-school Care, Preschool Screening, Extracurricular Activities, Chorus.

Features: Music Room/Area, Computers/Computer Lab(s), Library, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Gym(s), Outdoor Playground (Grades K-6).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Guidance, Special Education, Music, P.E., Library, Gifted/Talented.

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Foreign Language (Spanish, grades 5-8).

PreK/K Activities: Art, Music, Science/Nature, Math Readiness, Reading Readiness, Stories, Creative Movement.

PreK/K Materials: Children's Books, Construction Toys, Musical Instruments, Housekeeping Area/Materials.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Transportation, Field Trips.

Special Needs: Gifted, Hearing-Impaired, Severely/Profoundly Retarded students. Speech Therapy, Counseling provided.

Extracurricular (Junior High): Sports, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, School Clubs, Theater/Drama, Student Council.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

District Schools:

Algonquin Junior High. 767 E. Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-824-1136.

Chippewa Junior High. 123 N. 8th. Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-824-1136.

Iroquis Junior High. 1836 E. Touhy Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-824-1136.

Central Elementary. 1526 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-824-1136.

Cumberland Elementary. 700 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-824-1136.

Forest Elementary. 1375 S. 5th. Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-824-1136.

North Elementary. 1789 Rand Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-824-1136.

Plainfield Elementary. 1850 Plainfield, Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-824-1136.

South Elementary. 1535 Everett, Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-824-1566.

Terrace Elementary. 735 S. Westgate Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-824-1136.

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

Algonquin Junior High

7-8

349

4,532

307

58.5%

41.5%

17.8:1

$8,066

Chippewa Junior High

7-8

276

4,532

307

58.5%

41.5%

17.8:1

$8,066

Iroquois Junior High

7-8

304

4,532

307

58.5%

41.5%

17.8:1

$8,066

Central Elementary

K-6

424

4,532

307

58.5%

41.5%

17.8:1

$8,066

Cumberland Elementary

PK-6

440

4,532

307

58.5%

41.5%

17.8:1

$8,066

Forest Elementary

K-6

531

4,532

307

58.5%

41.5%

17.8:1

$8,066

North Elementary

K-6

616

4,532

307

58.5%

41.5%

17.8:1

$8,066

Orchard Place Elementary

K-6

400

4,532

307

58.5%

41.5%

17.8:1

$8,066

Plainfield Elementary

K-6

427

4,532

307

58.5%

41.5%

17.8:1

$8,066

South Elementary

K-6

390

4,532

307

58.5%

41.5%

17.8:1

$8,066

Terrace Elementary

K-6

375

4,532

307

58.5%

41.5%

17.8:1

$8,066

IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades

Des Plaines Elementary District 62

IGAP Scores - Reading

IGAP Scores - Math

IGAP Scores - Writing

Grades

3

6

8

3

6

8

3

6

8

Statewide Averages

246

229

227

288

229

288

18.6

280

24.7

District Averages

264

260

246

325

260

297

19.4

322

26.2

School Averages

Algonquin Junior High

N/A

N/A

268

N/A

N/A

297

N/A

N/A

27.3

Chippewa Junior High

N/A

N/A

233

N/A

N/A

297

N/A

N/A

26.5

Iroquois Junior High

N/A

N/A

224

N/A

N/A

297

N/A

N/A

24.2

Central Elementary

292

286

N/A

397

286

N/A

21.8

342

N/A

Cumberland Elementary

271

284

N/A

312

284

N/A

17.3

340

N/A

Forest Elementary

256

278

N/A

302

278

N/A

18.9

351

N/A

North Elementary

269

237

N/A

325

237

N/A

20.8

313

N/A

Orchard Place Elementary

234

224

N/A

272

224

N/A

17.5

256

N/A

Plainfield Elementary

263

222

N/A

312

222

N/A

19.4

289

N/A

South Elementary

266

266

N/A

350

266

N/A

19.6

330

N/A

Terrace Elementary

266

277

N/A

347

277

N/A

20.3

325

N/A

IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades

Des Plaines Elementary District 62

IGAP Scores Science

IGAP Scores Social Studies

Grades

4

7

4

7

Statewide Averages

250

253

258

252

District Averages

277

285

277

284

School Averages

Algonquin Junior High

N/A

297

N/A

291

Chippewa Junior High

N/A

287

N/A

289

Iroquois Junior High

N/A

267

N/A

268

Central Elementary

281

N/A

292

N/A

Cumberland Elementary

312

N/A

310

N/A

Forest Elementary

269

N/A

260

N/A

North Elementary

262

N/A

278

N/A

Orchard Place Elementary

261

N/A

262

N/A

Plainfield Elementary

261

N/A

269

N/A

South Elementary

261

N/A

250

N/A

Terrace Elementary

309

N/A

298

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

Willows Academy for Girls

1012 Thacker

847-824-6900

6th. - 12th.

$4200 (Junior High), $4700 (Senior High)

Forest Academy Des Plaines

1717 Rand Rd.

847-298-8833

 

 

Science & Arts Academy*

1825 Miner St.

847-827-7880

PreK-10th

$5500

Angel Town*

1920 E. Touhy Ave.

847-827-8203

PreK - 3rd.

 

Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy*

588 Dara James St.

847-298-3399

K - 12th.

$1,900 (E); $2,150 (JH, HS)

Immanuel Lutheran School

832 Lee St.

847-390-0990

PreK - 8th.

$750

St. Zachary School*

567 W. Algonquin Rd.

847-437-4022

PreK - 8th.

$1300

Our Lady of Destiny - North Campus*

795 Center St.

847-824-2762

PreK - 8th.

$1764

Our Lady of Destiny - South Campus*

1880 Ash St.

847-824-2762

K - 8th.

$1764

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

All American Children Day Care

1383 Prospect

847-699-0883

6 weeks to 5

6:45 - 6:00

$156 (I), $135 (T), $126 (2), $112 (P).

Lutheran General Children's Day Care

2300 E. Devon

847-803-5181

6 weeks to 5

6:30 - 6:00

$130 - $199

Lutheran General Children's Day Care

9375 Church St.

847-824-5180

6 weeks to 5

6:30 - 6:00

$135 - $207

Angel Town, Inc.

1920 E. Touhy Ave.

847-827-8203

6 weeks to 8

6:00 - 6:30

$169.50 (I), $159.50 (T), $133.50 (2), $118 (P)

First United Methodist Church Nursery School

666 Graceland

847-827-5561

3 to 5

9:00 - 3:15

$44 (2x), $63 (3x)

Kiddie Junction Day Care Center

1280 E. Algonquin Rd.

847-827-5405

6 weeks to 6

6:00 - 6:00

$165 (I), $145 (T), $125 (P)

Northwest Suburban Day Care

1755 Howard St.

847-299-5103

15 months to 5

7:30 - 5:30

Sliding scale fees.

Oakton Community College Early Childhood Center

1600 E. Golf Rd.

847-635-1840

2 to 5

7:00 - 6:00

$159-$166

Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Day Care Center

675 Algonquin Rd.

847-827-1518

3 to 5

7:30 - 5:30

$93

Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy

588 Dara James St.

847-298-3399

6 weeks to 12

 

$125 (I), $100 (T), $90 (P,K)

Sunshine Day Care Center of Des Plaines

1157-59 Algonquin Rd.

847-297-3010

2 to 8

6:30 - 6:00

$115 (2); $105 (P)

KinderCare

8650 Ballard Rd.

847-803-9929

6 weeks to 12

6:30 - 6:00

$170 (I); $164 (T); $146 (2); $130 (P); $81 (SA)

Bella's Day Care Center

2514 Ballard Rd.

847-298-0430

6 weeks to 5

6:00 - 6:30

$140 (I, T, 2); $120 (P)

Toddler Town

1637 Oakton Pl. #39

847-299-8687

6 weeks to 6

6:00 - 6:00

$140 (I); $120 (T, 2); $105 (P)

Recreation

Des Plaines Park District

2222 Birch St.

Des Plaines, IL 60018

847-391-5700

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Swimming Pool(s), Golf Course, Ice Rink(s), Tennis Court(s), Gym(s), Sports Fields.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Gymnastics, Soccer, Baseball, Tennis, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Dance, Ballet, Basketball, Volleyball, Theater.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Golf, Swimming, Pet Obedience Training, Arts & Crafts, Tennis, Dance, Volleyball, Basketball, Karate, Tae Kwon Do.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Quilting, Trips, Fitness, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Card Games (Bridge, Pinochle, Canasta, Poker), Bingo, Games (Ping Pong, Pool), Newsletter, Financial Planning, Health Information & Screenings, Men's Group, Women's Group.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of Maine-Niles Special Recreation Association (MNSRA), 847-966-5522.

Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment.

Other Services: Summer Day Camp, Preschool, Child Care.

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