L Libertyville/Green Oaks Community Guide
Community Overview
Libertyville is a village of about 20,000 35 miles north of downtown Chicago. The town, while largely residential, has industrial development, including Motorola's light electronic assembly plant. Green Oaks is a neighboring village within Libertyville Township. Recreational/Cultural opportunities include the programs of the Park District and David Adler Cultural Center. Most grade school-aged children attend district 70 schools, while those south of Golf Road attend district 73. Green Oaks residents attend Oak Grove school, district 68. Secondary students go to Libertyville High School, district 128. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-294/Tri-State Tollway and U.S. 41), and major local roads (I-176/Park Ave., I-21/Milwaukee Ave., I-137/Buckley Rd.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra at the Lake Bluff station. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 60 minutes). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 847-362-2430 (Libertyville) 847-367-1818 (Green Oaks)
NICOR: 1-800-942-6100 Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661
Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-362-5664
Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 847-362-8310
Midwestern Regional Hospital: 847-872-4561 St. Therese Medical Center: 847-249-3900
Condell Medical Center: 847-362-2900 Lake Forest Hospital: 847-234-5600
Web Site Addresses:
http://www.cooklib.org/nsn/lmv.html, http://www.libertyville.com/index.htmLibertyville High School District 128 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Libertyville High School District 128 -
708 W. Park Ave./416 West Park Ave. (9th. Grade)Libertyville, IL 60048
847-367-3159
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Special Education, Foreign Language, Summer School, PTA (Parent Support Groups), Adult Education, Hot Lunch Program, P.E. Classes, Computer Literacy, Tutoring, English as a Second Language (ESL).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
Features: Music Room/Area, Computers/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Swimming Pool, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area. Additional Features: (Butler Lake Building): Baldwin Arboretum, T.V. Studio, Media Production Center, Studio Theater. (Brainerd Building): Study Skills Center.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Guidance, Library, Nurse, Vocational Education.
Curriculum: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Drama, Foreign Language, Band, Chorus.
Elective Courses: Drama, Spanish, French, German, Latin.
Honors/AP Courses: Foreign Language, Math, Science, English, Social Sciences, History.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Summer School.
Special Needs: Tutoring provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, Theater/Drama, School Clubs, Orchestra, Band, Chorus.
Web Site Address: http://www.lchs.lake.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 |
|
Libertyville High |
9-12 |
2,458 |
2,458 |
147 |
24.5% |
75.5% |
17.6:1 |
$9,218 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Libertyville High School District 128 |
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 |
278 |
337 |
28.3 |
319 |
314 |
94.8% |
24.4 |
School Averages |
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Libertyville High |
278 |
337 |
28.3 |
319 |
314 |
94.8% |
24.4 |
Libertyville School District 70 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Libertyville School District 70
1441 W. Lake
Libertyville, IL 60048
847-362-9023
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Early Childhood, Special Education, Gifted Program, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Features: Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Gifted.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, P.E., Art, Music, Home Economics, Industrial Technology.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools:
Highland Middle
. 310 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048, 847-362-9020.Web Site Address
: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/schoolweb/highland/Butterfield Elementary
. 1441 Lake St., Libertyville, IL 60048, 847-362-3120.Copeland Manor Elementary. 801 7th. Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048, 847-362-0240.
Rockland Elementary. 160 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048, 847-362-3134.
Adler Park Elementary. 1740 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048, 847-362-7275.
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 |
|
Highland Middle |
6-8 |
858 |
2545 |
160 |
29.3% |
70.7% |
18:1 |
$7,077 |
Butterfield Elementary |
K-5 |
623 |
2545 |
160 |
29.3% |
70.7% |
18:1 |
$7,077 |
Copeland Manor Elementary |
K-5 |
365 |
2545 |
160 |
29.3% |
70.7% |
18:1 |
$7,077 |
Rockland Elementary |
K-5 |
383 |
2545 |
160 |
29.3% |
70.7% |
18:1 |
$7,077 |
Adler Park Elementary |
PK-5 |
316 |
2545 |
160 |
29.3% |
70.7% |
18:1 |
$7,077 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Libertyville Elementary School District 70 |
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 |
309 |
314 |
292 |
341 |
326 |
352 |
21.4 |
24.5 |
26 |
School Averages |
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Highland Middle |
N/A |
314 |
292 |
N/A |
326 |
352 |
N/A |
24.5 |
26 |
Butterfield Elementary |
314 |
N/A |
N/A |
358 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.5 |
N/A |
N/A |
Copeland Manor Elementary |
304 |
N/A |
N/A |
330 |
N/A |
N/A |
21 |
N/A |
N/A |
Rockland Elementary |
322 |
N/A |
N/A |
368 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
Adler Park Elementary |
290 |
N/A |
N/A |
286 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.7 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Libertyville Elementary School District 70 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
310 |
306 |
327 |
318 |
School Averages |
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Highland Middle |
N/A |
306 |
N/A |
318 |
Butterfield Elementary |
301 |
N/A |
311 |
N/A |
Copeland Manor Elementary |
312 |
N/A |
345 |
N/A |
Rockland Elementary |
319 |
N/A |
331 |
N/A |
Adler Park Elementary |
317 |
N/A |
336 |
N/A |
Oak Grove School District 68 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Oak Grove School District 68
1700 S. O'Plaine Rd.
Green Oaks, IL 60048
847-367-4120
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Features: Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Library.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
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 |
|
Oak Grove Elementary |
K-8 |
777 |
777 |
60 |
49.4% |
50.6% |
15:1 |
$7,135 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Oak Grove Elementary School District 68 |
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 |
295 |
277 |
285 |
339 |
310 |
333 |
17.8 |
21.7 |
24.9 |
School Averages |
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Oak Grove Elementary |
295 |
277 |
285 |
339 |
310 |
333 |
17.8 |
21.7 |
24.9 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Oak Grove Elementary School District 68 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
308 |
311 |
350 |
340 |
School Averages |
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Oak Grove Elementary |
308 |
311 |
350 |
340 |
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 |
Ombudsman Programs/The Learning School |
1585 N. Milwaukee Ave. |
847-367-6383 |
3rd. - 8th. |
$3159 |
St. John's Lutheran School* |
Garfield & Park |
847-367-1441 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1800 (nonmembers). Church members to contribute to school support in church offerings |
St. Joseph School* |
221 Park Pl. |
847-362-0730 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1640 |
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 |
Matigian Preschool |
103 Fenner St. |
847-362-7675 |
2 1/2 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:15 |
$80 (2x), $100 (3x) |
The Country Preschool |
1306 Kristin Dr. |
847-680-9445 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:00 |
|
Young at Heart Center, Inc. |
610 Peterson Rd. |
847-367-6110 |
6 weeks to 6 |
|
$218, $224 (I), $208 (T), $190 (2), $166 (P), $140 (K, Before/After) |
Libertyville Montessori |
P.O. Box 654 |
847-362-5170 |
3 to 6 |
8:30 - 3:30 |
$4050 |
Butterflies Are Free Center |
835 Winchester Rd. |
847-680-9697 |
2 to 12 |
6:45 - 5:30 |
|
Libertyville Coop. Nursery School (West) |
429 Brainerd. P.O. Box 13 |
847-367-0926 |
3 to 6 |
8:45 - 3:15 |
|
Libertyville Coop. Nursery School (North) |
225 W. Maple P.O. Box 13 |
847-367-0926 |
3 to 6 |
8:45 - 3:15 |
$88 (2x); $118 (3x) |
Condell Day Center for Intergenerational Care |
700 Garfield Ave. |
847-816-4585 |
6 weeks to 6 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
$136.50 - $205 |
Rainbow Path |
1298 S. Milwaukee |
847-367-8262 |
6 weeks to 6 |
6:45 -6:00 |
$172 (I); $162 (T); $148 (2); $132 (P) |
Crossways Preschool |
29700 N. St. Mary's Rd. |
847-367-4367 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 -11:30 |
$84 (2x); $112 (3x) |
Recreation
Libertyville Park District
870 Country Club Drive
Libertyville, IL 60048
847-362-7490
Equipment/Physical Features
: Swimming Pool(s), Ice Rink(s), Tennis Court(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Sports FieldsParent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Ballet, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Guitar, Music, Golf, Gymnastics, Fitness, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Piano, Reading/Stories, Science/Nature, Basketball, Wrestling, Tennis, First Aid for Children, Baton, Etiquette/Manners, Bowling, Baseball, Soccer.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Pet Obedience Training, Horsemanship, Bridge, Computers, Dance, Golf, Fitness, Yoga, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, T'ai Chi, Piano/Organ, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of the Special Recreation Association of Lake County (SRACLC), 847-566-2277.
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Adapted Equipment, Remedial Help.