What About The Local Schools? 

I have always valued a good education. In fact both of my children are teachers in the local schools. Good schools are good for property value and add to the quality of life in a community. The North and Northwest suburbs boast outstanding schools.

There are many different ways to compare schools, some subjective and some statistical. I have tried to provide links that will answer the question what about the schools in a statistical way. I will be glad to set up a tour of a local school or point you to someone who may be able to answer any questions that I don't have the answers for.

Feel free to call me at 847-465-3662 or send your question by email.

School Links

Illinois School Report Cards - help you evaluate all Illinois schools on a number of different variables. This is one of the most requested links by my clients.

Illinois School Profiles - lesser known companion site to School Report Cards. This link is designed to make it easier for you to get critical data about schools in a format that's easy to understand. You'll find key information like average class size, student body makeup, average ACT scores, teacher experience and salaries, student academic performance at different grade levels, and a breakdown of how your school district spends its money. .

Illinois Elementary School Association - This site is loaded with information about the extracurricular activities available in Illinois Elementary Schools.  MESA conducts state series competition in eight sports and four activities throughout the school year. State champions are crowned in boys baseball, wrestling, girls softball, boys cross country and girls cross country, girls volleyball, boys basketball, girls basketball and cheerlead, boys track and field and girls track and field.

Champions are also determined in the speech series, music solo and ensemble and organization and the scholastic bowl.

Illinois High School Association - This site is loaded with information about the extracurricular activities available in Illinois High Schools. The IHSA regulates interscholastic competition in 13 sports for boys and 13 sports for girls, as well as 7 non-athletic activities. The IHSA stages state final events in all of these sports and activities except music. Boys Sports, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Swimming & Diving,  Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling

Girls Sports include Badminton,Basketball, Bowling, Competitive Cheerleading, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Water Polo

Activities include Chess, Debate, Drama & Group Interpretation, Individual Events, Journalism, Music, Scholastic Bowl, Spirit  
 
National School Data- is a site that compares thousands of schools across the country. This is great site for transferees as well as local movers to find pertinent information about schools.  

School Matters - is a national site focused on parents and education. It has lots of statistics and information for parents researching schools