Downers Grove Community Guide
Community Overview
Downers Grove
is a community of around 50,000 located 22 miles from downtown Chicago. The village has 17 public schools within its borders and supports an active park district program. High school students attend district 99 (Downers Grove High North and South), while most grade school aged children attend schools in district 58 (a few attend district 66 or 69 schools). Avery Coonley school, a private school for gifted children is also located in Downers Grove.Transportation needs are served by area highways ((Eisenhower Expwy. - I-290, Tri-State (I-294), North/South Tollway (I-355), East-West Tollway (I-88)) and major local roads (Rte. 38 - Roosevelt Rd., Routes 56, 53, and 83). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra on the Burlington Northern (BN) line. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 630-434-5500. NICOR: 630-983-6336.
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 630-719-4580.
Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 630-719-4601.
Downers Grove Public Library: 1050 Curtiss, 630-960-1200. Web Site Address: http://www.sls.lib.il.us/DGS/main.html
Memorial Hospital (Elmhurst): 630-833-1400 Edward Hospital: 630-355-0450
Hinsdale Hospital: 630-887-2400 Good Samaritan Hospital: 630-963-5900
Web Site Address:
http://www.vil.downers-grove.il.us/, http://www.villageprofile.com/downersgrove/downersgrove1.html#educationCommunity High School District 99 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year).
Community High School District 99
1860 63rd. St.
Downers Grove, IL 60516
630-719-5400
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Sports, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Chorus, Band, Counseling, Extra-Curricular Activities, Computer Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Features: Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Auditorium/Stage, Library, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Outdoor Stadium/Arena.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Guidance, Library, Vocational Education.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores table below.
Curriculum: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered students. Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, Theater/Drama, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.
Web Site Address: http://d99-netra.csd99.k12.il.us/
District Schools
Downers Grove South High. 1436 Norfolk St., Downers Grove, IL 60516, 630-852-0600.
Downers Grove North High. 4436 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515, 630-852-0400.
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 |
|
Downers Grove North |
9-12 |
2,130 |
5,164 |
309 |
24.8% |
75.2% |
19.9:1 |
$9,121 |
Downers Grove South |
9-12 |
3,034 |
5,164 |
309 |
24.8% |
75.2% |
19.9:1 |
$9,121 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Downers Grove District 99 |
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 |
259 |
313 |
27.8 |
288 |
272 |
92% |
23.3 |
School Averages |
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Downers Grove North |
267 |
317 |
28.1 |
291 |
281 |
92.3% |
23.5 |
Downers Grove South |
254 |
310 |
27.5 |
286 |
266 |
91.8% |
23.2 |
Downers Grove School District 58 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year).
Downers Grove School District 58
1860 63rd. St.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-719-5800
School System Statistics
: See table at end of report.District-Wide Programs: Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Orchestra, (grade 4 & up), Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Gifted Program (grades 2-8, EXTEND program), Summer School, Extra-Curricular Activities, Band (grades 5-8), Environmental Education, Foreign Language (Grade 8, 9-week introductory class), Home Economics (Junior High), Industrial Arts (Junior High), Chorus (grades 4-6), Preschool Screening, Hot Lunch Program, PTA, Sports, Counseling, Early Childhood, (Special Education).
Features: Music Room/Area, Library, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-6).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Special Education, Gifted/Talented, Nurse, Social Work, Guidance, Vocational Education.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Foreign Language (Eighth Grade), Modern Technology (Eighth Grade), Home Economics (Eighth Grade), Life Skills/Computers (Seventh Grade).
Special Needs: Emotionally Disturbed, Behavior Disordered, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Physically Handicapped (services for hearing, sight and physically handicapped provided through DuPage/West Cook Coop. Services for more severe mental handicaps provided through the School Association for Special Education in DuPage County or SASED.), Gifted/Talented students. Speech Therapy, Counseling, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy provided.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Score Tables.
Web Site Address: http://www.dg58.dupage.k12.il.us/
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Downers Grove District 58 |
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 |
316 |
326 |
274 |
341 |
326 |
356 |
21 |
25.1 |
26.4 |
School Averages |
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Herrick Junior High |
N/A |
N/A |
275 |
N/A |
N/A |
358 |
N/A |
N/A |
26.2 |
O'Neill Middle School |
N/A |
N/A |
273 |
N/A |
N/A |
354 |
N/A |
N/A |
26.6 |
Belle Aire Elementary |
309 |
289 |
N/A |
343 |
331 |
N/A |
20.9 |
24.8 |
N/A |
El Sierra Elementary |
333 |
297 |
N/A |
359 |
338 |
N/A |
22.4 |
24.1 |
N/A |
Fairmount Elementary |
321 |
294 |
N/A |
358 |
314 |
N/A |
22.4 |
24.4 |
N/A |
Highland Elementary |
331 |
280 |
N/A |
352 |
287 |
N/A |
21.8 |
26.1 |
N/A |
Hillcrest Elementary |
334 |
325 |
N/A |
369 |
354 |
N/A |
20.7 |
25.8 |
N/A |
Indian Trail Elementary |
298 |
283 |
N/A |
338 |
323 |
N/A |
20.8 |
25.6 |
N/A |
Kingsley Elementary |
293 |
299 |
N/A |
311 |
305 |
N/A |
19.5 |
24.2 |
N/A |
Lester Elementary |
309 |
287 |
N/A |
303 |
322 |
N/A |
20.5 |
25.9 |
N/A |
Pierce Downer Elementary |
303 |
301 |
N/A |
318 |
359 |
N/A |
20.5 |
26 |
N/A |
Whittier Elementary |
349 |
299 |
N/A |
412 |
337 |
N/A |
21.9 |
24.4 |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Downers Grove School District 58 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
307 |
294 |
326 |
316 |
School Averages |
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Herrick Junior High |
N/A |
307 |
N/A |
336 |
O'Neill Middle School |
N/A |
282 |
N/A |
299 |
Belle Aire Elementary |
305 |
N/A |
315 |
N/A |
El Sierra Elementary |
291 |
N/A |
314 |
N/A |
Fairmount Elementary |
297 |
N/A |
311 |
N/A |
Highland Elementary |
337 |
N/A |
354 |
N/A |
Hillcrest Elementary |
329 |
N/A |
336 |
N/A |
Indian Trail Elementary |
286 |
N/A |
300 |
N/A |
Kingsley Elementary |
298 |
N/A |
343 |
N/A |
Lester Elementary |
320 |
N/A |
309 |
N/A |
Pierce Downer Elementary |
286 |
N/A |
320 |
N/A |
Whittier Elementary |
312 |
N/A |
339 |
N/A |
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 |
|
Herrick Junior High |
7-8 |
518 |
5157 |
292 |
31.4% |
68.6% |
20.1:1 |
$6,177 |
O'Neill Middle School |
7-8 |
628 |
5157 |
292 |
31.4% |
68.6% |
20.1:1 |
$6,177 |
Belle Aire Elementary |
K-6 |
296 |
5157 |
292 |
31.4% |
68.6% |
20.1:1 |
$6,177 |
El Sierra Elementary |
K-6 |
304 |
5157 |
292 |
31.4% |
68.6% |
20.1:1 |
$6,177 |
Fairmount Elementary |
K-6 |
385 |
5157 |
292 |
31.4% |
68.6% |
20.1:1 |
$6,177 |
Highland Elementary |
K-6 |
376 |
5157 |
292 |
31.4% |
68.6% |
20.1:1 |
$6,177 |
Hillcrest Elementary |
K-6 |
501 |
5157 |
292 |
31.4% |
68.6% |
20.1:1 |
$6,177 |
Indian Trail Elementary |
PK-6 |
488 |
5157 |
292 |
31.4% |
68.6% |
20.1:1 |
$6,177 |
Kingsley Elementary |
K-6 |
579 |
5157 |
292 |
31.4% |
68.6% |
20.1:1 |
$6,177 |
Lester Elementary |
K-6 |
455 |
5157 |
292 |
31.4% |
68.6% |
20.1:1 |
$6,177 |
Pierce Downer Elementary |
K-6 |
373 |
5157 |
292 |
31.4% |
68.6% |
20.1:1 |
$6,177 |
Whittier Elementary |
K-6 |
254 |
5157 |
292 |
31.4% |
68.6% |
20.1:1 |
$6,177 |
District Schools
Herrick Middle School.
4435 Middaugh Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515, 630-719-5810.Web Site Address: http://www.dg58.dupage.k12.il.us/schools/Herrick/Herrick_Home_Page.html
O'Neill Middle School
. 635 59th. St., Downers Grove, IL 60516, 630-719-5815.Web Site Address: http://www.dg58.dupage.k12.il.us/schools/O_Neill/O'Neill_Home_Page.html
Belle Aire Elementary
. 3935 Belle Aire Dr., Downers Grove, IL 60515, 630-719-5820Web Site Address: http://www.dg58.dupage.k12.il.us/schools/Belle_Aire/Belle_Aire.html
El Sierra Elementary
. 6835 Fairmount Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60516, 630-719-5825.Web Site Address: http://www.dg58.dupage.k12.il.us/schools/El_sierra/El_Sierra.html
Fairmount Elementary
. 6036 Blodgett Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60516, 630-719-5830.Web Site Address: http://www.dg58.dupage.k12.il.us/schools/Belle_Aire/Belle_Aire.html
Highland Elementary
. 3935 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515, 630-719-5835.Web Site Address: http://www.dg58.dupage.k12.il.us/schools/Highland/Highland.html
Hillcrest Elementary
. 1435 Jefferson Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60516, 630-719-5840.Web Site Address: http://www.dg58.dupage.k12.il.us/schools/Hillcrest/Hillcrest.html
Indian Trail Elementary
, 6235 Stonewall Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515, 630-719-5845.Web Site Address: http://www.dg58.dupage.k12.il.us/schools/Indian_Trail/Indian_Trail.html
Kingsley Elementary
. 6509 Powell, Downers Grove, IL 60516, 630-719-5850.Web Site Address: http://www.dg58.dupage.k12.il.us/schools/Kingsley/Kingsley_School_Home.html
Lester Elementary
. 235 Lincoln St., Downers Grove, IL 60515, 630-719-5855.Web Site Address: http://www.dg58.dupage.k12.il.us/schools/Lester/home.html
Pierce-Downer Elementary
. 1436 Grant St., Downers Grove, IL 60515, 630-719-5860.Web Site Address: http://www.dg58.dupage.k12.il.us/schools/Pierce/Pierce_Downer.html
Whittier Elementary
. 536 Hill St., Downers Grove, IL 60515, 630-719-5865.Web Site Address: http://www.dg58.dupage.k12.il.us/schools/Whittier/first_page.html
Center Cass School District 66 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Center Cass School District 66
300 Manning Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
630-971-3344
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), PTA, P.E. Classes, Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Band, Chorus, Preschool Screening, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Early Childhood, Gifted Program, Counseling.
Features: Music Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Social Work, Nurse, Gifted/Talented, Guidance, Library.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Gifted, Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered, Physically Handicapped, Hearing-Impaired, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Sight-Impaired students. Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Score Tables below.
District Schools:
Lakeview Junior High
. 701 Plainfield Rd., Downers Grove, IL 60516, 630-985-2700.Elizabeth Ide Elementary. 300 Manning Rd., Darien, IL 60561, 630-971-3344.
Center Cass Elementary. 8300 LeMont Rd., Downers Grove, IL 60516, 630-985-5650.
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 |
|
Lakeview Junior High |
6-8 |
427 |
1,271 |
74 |
34.7% |
65.3% |
19.6:1 |
$5,404 |
Elizabeth Ide Elementary |
3-5 |
421 |
1,271 |
74 |
34.7% |
65.3% |
19.6:1 |
$5,404 |
Center Cass Elementary |
PK-2 |
423 |
1,271 |
74 |
34.7% |
65.3% |
19.6:1 |
$5,404 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Center Cass District 66 |
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 |
237 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
295 |
293 |
274 |
344 |
311 |
274 |
21.3 |
25.5 |
26.7 |
School Averages |
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Lakeview Junior High |
N/A |
293 |
274 |
N/A |
311 |
327 |
N/A |
25.5 |
26.7 |
Elizabeth Ide Elementary |
295 |
N/A |
N/A |
344 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Center Cass District 66 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
296 |
314 |
307 |
337 |
School Averages |
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Lakeview Junior High |
N/A |
314 |
N/A |
337 |
Elizabeth Ide Elementary |
296 |
N/A |
307 |
N/A |
Puffer-Hefty School District 69
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Puffer-Hefty School District 69
2220 Haddow Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-968-0454
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Computer Literacy, Gifted Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Band, Chorus, P.E. Classes, Extra-Curricular Activities, English as a Second Language (ESL), Counseling.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores table below.
Features: Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Art Room/Area, Cafeteria, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Gifted/Talented, Special Education, Social Work, Library.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Extracurricular: School Clubs, Band (Grades 4 & up), Chorus (Grades 4 & up).
Web Site Address: http://www.vil.downers-grove.il.us/school69/
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 |
|
Puffer-Hefty Elementary |
K-8 |
397 |
397 |
25 |
61.2% |
38.8% |
17.3:1 |
$6,594 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Puffer Hefty School District 69 |
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 |
288 |
274 |
397 |
315 |
311 |
21.8 |
24.7 |
27.7 |
District Averages |
298 |
288 |
274 |
397 |
315 |
311 |
21.8 |
24.7 |
27.7 |
School Averages |
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Puffer-Hefty Elementary |
298 |
288 |
261 |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Puffer Hefty School District 69 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
307 |
286 |
328 |
274 |
District Averages |
21.8 |
286 |
328 |
274 |
School Averages |
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Puffer-Hefty Elementary |
18.7 |
22.6 |
251 |
260 |
Child Care and 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 |
Grace Baptist Preschool |
1330 63rd. St. |
630-968-4744 |
3-6 |
9 - 2:30 |
$70 (2x), $85 (3x) |
Green Tree at the Esplanade |
3400 Lacey Rd. |
630-852-0250 |
6 weeks to 6 |
6:30 - 6:30 |
|
Peter Pan Preschool |
2531 Hobson Rd. |
630-968-6778 |
2 3/4-6 |
8:45 - 2:30 |
$95-$113 |
School's Out-Downers Grove |
711 59th. St. |
630-968-8400 |
6-12 |
3:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding Scale Fees |
Downers Grove Park District Preschool |
935 Maple Ave. - Lincoln Center |
630-963-1300 |
3-5 |
8:45 - 3:30 |
$345 (2x), $605 (3x). Residents-annual |
Day Star Preschool |
5524 Lee St. |
630-968-8848 |
3-6 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
$85 |
First United Methodist Church Preschool |
1032 Maple Ave. |
630-968-7120 |
3-4 |
8:45 -2:30 |
$85 |
KinderCare |
3905 Highland |
630-963-4020 |
6 weeks to 12 |
5:45 AM-7 PM |
$180 (I), $163 (T), $149 (2), $136 (P, K); $79, $88 (SA) |
Little People Learning Center |
2144 Curtiss St., #2146 |
630-968-2033 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:30 -6:00 |
$145 (I/T), $115 (P), $80 (K) |
The Great Escape Preschool |
6360 Belmont Rd. |
630-968-2699 |
3-4 |
8:30 -3:00 |
$110 (2x), $125 (3x) |
Immanuel Lutheran Church Preschool |
5211 Carpenter at Grove |
630-968-3448 |
2-4 |
8:45 -3:00 |
$65 (2x), $110 (3x) |
Small Bizness Child Care |
4850 Fairview |
630-960-0096 |
2-6 |
6:30 -6:00 |
$115 |
YMCA at St. Paul's |
5739 Dunham Rd. |
630-969-2783 |
2-5 |
9:00 - 2:20 |
$60 (2x), $70 (3x) |
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 |
The Bridge High School |
2318 Wisconsin Ave. |
630-964-1722 |
9th.-12th. |
Referral from public school district |
Avery Coonley* |
1400 Maple Ave. |
630-969-0800 |
PreK-8th |
$9500 |
Marquette Manor Baptist Academy* |
333 75th. St. |
630-964-5363 |
K-12th. |
$1700 (K), $2050 (1-6), $2300 (7-8), $2400 (9-12) |
Good Shepherd Lutheran |
525 63rd. St. |
630-852-5081 |
K-8th. |
|
St. Joseph School* |
4824 Highland Ave. |
630-969-4306 |
K-8th. |
$1114 |
First Baptist Christian School |
Maple & Washington |
630-852-0832 |
PreK-8th. |
$2395 |
St. Mary of Gostyn School |
440 Prairie Ave. |
630-968-6155 |
1st. - 8th. |
|
Downers Grove Adventist* |
5524 Lee Ave. |
630-968-8848 |
K-8th. |
$1800 |
Recreation
Downers Grove Park District
935 Maple Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-963-1300
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Computer(s), Swimming Pool(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Garden Plots, Miniature Golf Course, Golf Course, Handicapped Accessible.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Hiking, Nature Walks, Golf, Miniature Golf, Discovery Play Center, Arts & Crafts, Music, Gymnastics, Reading/Stories, Science/Nature, Computers, Magic, Cheerleading, Theater, Piano, Guitar, Violin, Swimming, Ice Skating, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Basketball, Soccer, Horsemanship, Softball, Baseball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Golf, Day Trips, Acting, Second City performances, Arts & Crafts, Pet Obedience Training, Cooking, Chess, Financial Planning, Computers, First Aid, CPR, Swimming, Women's Self-Defense, Karate, Basketball, Horseshoe Club, Horsemanship, Fitness, Yoga, Tai Chi Chuan, Volleyball.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Bridge, Driving, Fitness, Pinochle, Arts & Crafts, Bowling, Speakers, Newsletter, Trips, Tours, Golf, Legal Aid, Health Insurance Information, Scrabble, Aquacize, HeartCare, College of DuPage Classes, Creative Writing Classes, Counseling (Family Service DuPage Senior Services), Tax Assistance, Game Room, Dining Center (DuPage Senior Citizens Council), Dance, Acting, Slow Pitch Softball.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Through Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR), 960-1144.
Special Services: Adapted Equipment, Adapted Materials.
Other Services: Spring Break Day Camp, Birthday Party Service, Preschool.
Indian Boundary YMCA
711 59th. Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-968-8400
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Track, Swimming Pool(s), Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Baseball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Basketball, Fitness, Volleyball.
Other Services: Preschool, School-Aged Child Care, Kindergarten Enrichment.