Evanston Community Guide
Community Overview
Evanston is a town of about 74,000 bordering Chicago on the north. The city is home to several universities and colleges. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Park and Recreation Department and the beaches and parks along Lake Michigan. District 65 serves elementary school children and secondary students go to Evanston High School, district 202. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-94/Edens Expwy., I-90/Kennedy Expwy.), and major local roads (Sheridan Rd., Dempster St.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by four local CTA lines. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 847-382-2100 Northern Illinois Gas: 847-729-4300
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-866-5900
Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 847-866-5000
Public Library: Main Branch - 1703 Orrington Ave., 847-866-0300. North Branch - 2026 Central St.,
847-866-0330. South Branch - 949 Chicago Ave, 847-866-0333.
Web Site Address:
http://www.evanston.lib.il.us/library/library.htmlSt. Francis Hospital:
847-316-4000 Rush North Shore Medical Center: 847-677-9600Glenbrook Hospital: 847-657-5800 Evanston Hospital: 847-570-2000
Web Site Addresses:
http://chicago.digitalcity.com/evanston/, http://nsn.nslsilus.org/evkhome/Evanston Township High School - District 202 Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/97 school year.
Evanston Township High School - District 202
1600 Dodge Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-492-3800
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Counseling, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Hot Lunch Program, Tutoring, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Summer School, Early Childhood (Full-Day Preschool operated by the Home Economics Department), Foreign Language, Computer Literacy.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
Accreditation: Yes. Regional Accrediting Agency.
Features: Music Room/Area, Computers/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Swimming Pool, Art Room/Area, Cafeteria, Fieldhouse, Planetarium, Greenhouse, Cable T.V. Studio.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Special Education, Vocational Education, Art, Music, P.E., Guidance, Library, Nurse.
Curriculum/Courses: Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Consumer Math, Technical Math, Computer Programming - BASIC, Computer Programming - PASCAL, Computer Science AP, Global Cultures, American Studies, Journalism, American Legal System, U.S. History, Civics, European History AP, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, French, Spanish, Latin, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Band, Chorus, String Orchestra, Woodwind Instruments, Electronic Music, Art, P.E.
Elective Courses: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Journalism, Global Cultures, American Studies, African. History, Economics, Latin History, U.S. History, Global Cultures, Middle East: Past & Present, Tradition & Change in China & Southeast Asia, History & Art of the Pacific Rim, Asian Cultures & Foods, Twentieth Century Russia, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Health Occupations, Anatomy & Physiology, Cosmetology, Food, Science & Nutrition, Science, Technology & Society, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Hebrew, Dance, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Business Law, Marketing, Advertising & Sales, Banking & Finance, Computer Programming, Entrepreneurship, Contemporary Business Management - Honors, Automotive, Carpentry, Drafting, Technical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Metals-Machine Tool Operation, Graphic Arts, Offset Lithograpy, Welding, Computer Repair, Electricity, Experimental Electronics, Child Care & Parenting, Child Study, Child Psychology, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Restaurant/Hotel Management, Food as a Career, Computer Science.
Honors/AP Courses: English, Foreign Language, History, Math, Science, Art, Music.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Emotionally Disturbed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Behavior Disordered students. Tutoring, Speech Therapy, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, Theater/Drama, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.
Web Site Address: http://www.eths.k12.il.us/
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 |
|
Evanston High |
9-12 |
2,638 |
2,638 |
214 |
19.1% |
81.9% |
14.5:1 |
$14,137 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Evanston High School District 202 |
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 |
208 |
264 |
26.1 |
260 |
245 |
81.6% |
21.3 |
District Averages |
229 |
285 |
26.9 |
290 |
296 |
92.5% |
22.1 |
School Averages |
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Evanston High |
229 |
285 |
26.9 |
290 |
296 |
92.5% |
22.1 |
Evanston C.C. School District 65 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/97 school year.
Evanston C.C. School District 65
1314 Ridge Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-492-5986
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Early Childhood (Headstart - 1/2 day for 3 & 4 year olds, Full-Day Child Care for ages 2 1/2 - 5, and Family Focus: Family Resource program at Oakton Elementary School, 436 Ridge Ave. in Evanston, and at the Evanston Plaza Shopping Center, 1960 Dempster St. in Evanston), Preschool Screening (through Services for Pre-Primary Age Children or SPPAC), Special Education, Gifted Program, Tutoring (Remedial Reading), Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Extra-Curricular Activities, Foreign Language (Grades 6-8), Band, (Grades 4-8), Orchestra (Grades 4-8), Chorus (Grades 3-8, Optional - ExtraCurricular), Summer School, Math/Science Corridor Program, Outdoor Education (Camp Timber-Lee), Hot Lunch Program, Counseling, English as a Second Language (ESL), PTA.
Features: Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Library, Gym(s), Art Room/Area, Music Room/Area, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Gifted/Talented, Special Education, Social Work, Guidance (Middle School), Vocational Education (Middle School), Nurse.
Curriculum (Middle School): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Library, Creative Drama, Home Economics, Industrial Arts.
Curriculum (Elementary): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Math/Science Corridor Program.
PreK/K Activities: Art, Music, Science/Nature, Math Readiness, Reading Readiness, Stories, Creative Movement.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Summer School, Before & After-School Care (Grades K-5).
Special Needs: Behavior Disordered, Learning Disabled, Physically Handicapped, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Gifted/Talented students. Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Orchestra, Band, Chorus (Grade 4 & up for preceding three), Sports, School Clubs, Theater/Drama (Middle School for latter three).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Web Site Address: http://www.d65.k12.il.us/
District Schools:
Chute Middle School
. 1400 Oakton St., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7892.Web Site Address
: http://www.d65.k12.il.us/chute_homepage_stuff/default.htmlHaven Middle School
. 2417 Prairie Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-7886.Nichols Middle School. 800 Greenleaf St., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7881.
Dawes Elementary. 440 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7951.
Dewey Elementary. 1551 Wesley Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-7857.
Kingsley Elementary. 2300 Green Bay Rd., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-5853.
Lincoln Elementary. 910 Forest Ave., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7854.
Lincolnwood Elementary. 2600 Colfax St., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-7965.
Web Site Address
: http://members.aol.com/linconwood/index.htmlM.L. King Lab School
. 2424 Lake St., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-7876.Oakton Elementary. 426 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7981.
Orrington Elementary. 2636 Orrington Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-7986.
Washington Elementary. 914 Ashland Ave., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7974.
Willard Elementary. 2700 Hurd Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-5991.
Walker Elementary. 3601 Church St., Skokie, IL 60203, 847-492-7986.
Timber Ridge Magnet School. 3701 Davis St., Skokie, IL 60203, 847-492-7986.
Web Site Address
: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/evkhome/trms/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 |
|
Chute Middle |
6-8 |
590 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Haven Middle |
6-8 |
603 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Nichols Middle |
6-8 |
585 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Dawes Elementary |
PK-5 |
358 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Dewey Elementary |
PK-5 |
361 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Lincoln Elementary |
K-5 |
410 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Lincolnwood Elementary |
K-5 |
414 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Oakton Elementary |
K-5 |
406 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Orrington Elementary |
K-5 |
349 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Walker Elementary |
K-5 |
403 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Washington Elementary |
K-5 |
479 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Willard Elementary |
PK-5 |
394 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
M L King Magnet Elementary |
K-8 |
657 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Kingsley Elementary |
K-5 |
438 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
Timber Ridge Elementary |
K-8 |
339 |
6,786 |
539 |
35.6% |
64.4% |
15.9:1 |
$8,476 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Evanston District 65 |
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 |
280 |
288 |
18.6 |
22.7 |
24.7 |
District Averages |
272 |
267 |
250 |
309 |
331 |
335 |
19.5 |
24.4 |
26.4 |
School Averages |
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Chute Middle |
N/A |
259 |
219 |
N/A |
309 |
287 |
N/A |
24.6 |
27 |
Haven Middle |
N/A |
280 |
261 |
N/A |
345 |
359 |
N/A |
23.9 |
26.4 |
Nichols Middle |
N/A |
269 |
268 |
N/A |
327 |
355 |
N/A |
24.3 |
26.2 |
Dawes Elementary |
267 |
N/A |
N/A |
334 |
N/A |
N/A |
19 |
N/A |
N/A |
Dewey Elementary |
334 |
N/A |
N/A |
380 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.1 |
N/A |
N/A |
Lincoln Elementary |
243 |
N/A |
N/A |
282 |
N/A |
N/A |
18.8 |
N/A |
N/A |
Lincolnwood Elementary |
277 |
N/A |
N/A |
316 |
N/A |
N/A |
20 |
N/A |
N/A |
Oakton Elementary |
258 |
N/A |
N/A |
308 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.1 |
N/A |
N/A |
Orrington Elementary |
262 |
N/A |
N/A |
295 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
Walker Elementary |
272 |
N/A |
N/A |
318 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.2 |
N/A |
N/A |
Washington Elementary |
261 |
N/A |
N/A |
264 |
N/A |
N/A |
18.8 |
N/A |
N/A |
Willard Elementary |
329 |
N/A |
N/A |
385 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.4 |
N/A |
N/A |
M L King Magnet Elementary |
280 |
259 |
267 |
305 |
345 |
357 |
20.4 |
25.3 |
25.2 |
Kingsley Elementary |
255 |
N/A |
N/A |
271 |
N/A |
N/A |
18.5 |
N/A |
N/A |
Timber Ridge Elementary |
267 |
248 |
243 |
335 |
354 |
335 |
21.3 |
24.4 |
27.4 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Evanston District 65 |
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 |
279 |
286 |
288 |
School Averages |
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Chute Middle |
N/A |
271 |
N/A |
278 |
Haven Middle |
N/A |
299 |
N/A |
311 |
Nichols Middle |
N/A |
257 |
N/A |
261 |
Dawes Elementary |
284 |
N/A |
281 |
N/A |
Dewey Elementary |
284 |
N/A |
291 |
N/A |
Lincoln Elementary |
282 |
N/A |
284 |
N/A |
Lincolnwood Elementary |
294 |
N/A |
297 |
N/A |
Oakton Elementary |
245 |
N/A |
225 |
N/A |
Orrington Elementary |
279 |
N/A |
290 |
N/A |
Walker Elementary |
280 |
N/A |
270 |
N/A |
Washington Elementary |
273 |
N/A |
296 |
N/A |
Willard Elementary |
303 |
N/A |
322 |
N/A |
M L King Magnet Elementary |
288 |
297 |
316 |
315 |
Kingsley Elementary |
239 |
N/A |
259 |
N/A |
Timber Ridge Elementary |
258 |
270 |
292 |
278 |
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 |
Roycemore School* |
640 Lincoln St. |
847-866-6055 |
PreK - 12th. |
$7,900-$13,300 |
Chiaravalle Montessori School* |
425 Dempster St. |
847-864-2190 |
PreK - 8th. |
$7640 (Elementary); $8505 (Middle School) |
Baker Demonstration School* |
2840 Sheridan Rd. |
847-256-5150, ext. 2581 |
PreK - 8th. |
$7,400 (Prim.), $8,000 (Elem.), $8,750 (Middle School) |
St. Athanasius School* |
2510 Ashland Ave. |
847-864-2650 |
K - 8th. |
$2540 |
Pope John XVIII School* |
1120 Washington |
847-475-5678 |
PreK - 8th. |
|
Faith Christian Academy |
1710 Foster Ave. |
847-328-3808 |
K - 8th. |
$2475 |
St. Joan of Arc School* |
9245 N. Lawndale |
847-679-0660 |
PreK - 8th. |
$2330 |
Shore School |
2525 Church St. |
847-869-6610 |
Ages 3-21 |
|
Great Oaks School - Waldorf Program |
933B Chicago Avenue |
847-864-9980 |
Now PreK - 3rd. One grade added each year |
|
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 |
Baby Toddler Nursery |
2200 Main St. |
847-491-9650 |
6 weeks to 3 |
7:30 - 5:30 |
$179 (I), $163 (T), $155 (2). |
McGaw YMCA Child Care Center |
1420 Maple |
847-475-8580 |
6 weeks to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
|
Chiaravalle Montessori School |
425 Dempster |
847-864-2190 |
1 to 12 |
7:30 - 6:00 |
$12,200 (T), $7,200 (P) Annual rates |
Midwest Montessori Children's House |
2408 Orrington |
847-328-6630 |
2 3/4 to 6 |
7:30 - 5:30 |
Fees by academic year contract. |
REBA Place Day Nursery |
740 Custer Ave. |
847-475-6480 |
2 1/2 to 6 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$155 |
Luv and Care Pedia Learning Center |
1501 W. Howard St. |
847-475-1660 |
2 to 6 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$110 |
Northminster Christian Day School |
2515 Central Park |
847-869-9210 |
2 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:30 |
$1750 (5x); $1400 (4x); $1050 (3x), $800 (Two by two) |
Unity Nursery School |
2214 Ridge Ave. |
847-869-7170 |
2 - 6 |
9:00 - 11:30 |
$698-$1482. Annual rates |
Barbereux School |
3333 Culver St. |
847-869-2680 |
3 to 6 |
7:30 - 5:30 |
$250-$550 (monthly) |
Claudette Barber Christian Day Care |
2216 Foster St. |
847-864-1653 |
2 to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$95 |
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation Preschool |
303 Dodge |
847-328-7678 |
1 1/2 to 5 |
9:30 - 1:30 |
$1675 (5x, Age 4) |
Parent Day Out |
2123 Harrison |
847-328-2250 |
6 months to 3 |
9:15 - 2:00 |
$185 (per 12-week session) |
School for Little Children - First Presbyterian |
1427 Chicago Ave. |
847-864-3889 |
18 months to 5 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$114 (3x), $143 (4x), $169 (5x) |
Beth Emet Early Childhood Program |
1224 Dempster |
847-869-4230 |
18 months to 5 |
9:30 - 1:30 |
$334 to $2777. Annual rates. |
Covenant Nursery School |
2123 Harrison St. |
847-475-2990 |
2 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:30 |
|
Child Care Center, Inc. |
1840 Asbury Ave. |
847-869-2680 |
6 weeks to 5 |
7:30 - 5:30 |
$135 |
Robinson Day Care Nursery |
2323 Lake St. |
847-475-0975 |
2 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
$105 |
The Total Child Center |
1630 Hinman Ave. |
847-864-7100 |
2 to 5 |
7:30 - 6:00 |
$150 |
Warren Cherry Preschool |
1418 Lake St. |
847-492-1213 |
20 months to 5 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
$1029 (2x); $1350 (3x); $1734 (4x); $2076 (5x). Annual rates |
Recreation
Evanston Recreation Department
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
847-866-2910
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Ice Rink(s), Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Golf Course.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Dance, Ballet, Theater, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Swimming, Gymnastics, Racquetball, Basketball, Golf (Teens), Hockey, Ice Skating, Tennis, Baseball, Soccer.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Music, Dance, Acting, Fitness, Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, Tae Kwon Do, Aikkido, Karate, Pet Obedience Training, Swimming, Racquetball, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Hockey, Ice Skating, Tennis.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Dance, Yoga, Tai Chi, Trips, Tours, Speakers, Driving, Bowling, Crafts, Bridge, Newsletter.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired.
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment.
Other Services: Child Care, Summer Day Camp, Preschool.
Web Site Address: http://www.evanston.lib.il.us/community/sports.html
YWCA Evanston/North Shore
1215 Church St.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-864-8445
Equipment/Physical Features
: Swimming Pool(s), Gym(s), Fitness Center.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Preschool Gym.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Fitness, CPR, Scuba, Kayaking, Business Ownership Workshops (in conjunction with the Women's Business Development Center), GED Classes (sponsored by Evanston Township High School, 847-492-3875 for info.).
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Swimming.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed.
Special Services: Swimming Program, leading to participation in Special Olympics; New Year Co-Eds Club (mentally challenged adults).