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.htmlLutheran 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 |
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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, 847-593-4367Web 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, 847-593-4350Web 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, 847-593-4375Forest 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, 847-593-4375Web Site Address
: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/schoolweb/devonshire/index.htmSchool 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
250 |
253 |
258 |
252 |
District Averages |
277 |
285 |
277 |
284 |
School Averages |
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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 |
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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.
Web Site Address:
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