School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Foreign Language, Counseling, English as a Second Language (ESL), Tutoring, Early Childhood, PTA, Computer Literacy, Preschool Screening, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Band, Chorus, Summer School (High School Level, includes Migrant Program, Remedial Classes, & Tuition-Based Enrichment Classes), Before School/After School Care (through the YMCA of McHenry County, available to all Kindergarten & Elementary School students in the district, 815-459-4455 for information).

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Before School Care, After School Care (through the YMCA of McHenry County, available to all Kindergarten & Elementary School students in the district, 815-459-4455 for information).

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Physically Handicapped, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Behavior Disordered, Emotionally Disturbed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Gifted, Some categories of special needs served through the Special Education District of McHenry County (SEDOM). Counseling, Tutoring, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Some services provided through the Special Education District of McHenry County (SEDOM).

Extracurricular: Sports, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.

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

Harvard High School. 1103 N. Jefferson St., Harvard, IL 60033, 815-943-6461

Harvard Junior High School. 1301 Garfield St., Harvard, IL 60033, 815-943-6466

Washington Elementary School. 305 S. Hutchinson St., Harvard, IL 60033, 815-943-6367

Central Elementary School. 400 N. Division St., Harvard, IL 60033, 815-943-6125

Jefferson Elementary School. 1200 N. Jefferson St., Harvard, IL 60033, 815-943-6464

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.

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.

Harvard offers a municipal swimming pool at Lions Park with recreational and instructional swimming. This park also provides a playground and other recreational facilities. There is a public golf course as well. The town maintains six parks. Various organizations provide additional recreational programs including Harvard Educational Recreational Softball (815-943-5680), Harvard Youth Soccer Organization (815-943-6151), Harvard Jr. Tackle (815-943-4986), and Men's Softball League (815-943-3136). Those with special needs may contact the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association in Crystal Lake (815-459-0737).