School Information
Palatine Schools: District 15 & 211 Draws Buyers to Palatine
August 17, 2010 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
District 15 is made up of 20 schools, the third largest elementary district in Illinois. District 211 is made up of 2 great high schools that hold acclaim to many honors in accademics and sports. These great schools attract palatine buyers and make it easy for more then 65,000 people who live in palatine to provide excellent educations for their children.
Palatine Schools Include:
Palatine Schools District 15 – http://www.ccsd15.net/Home/
Elementary Schools in District 15:
Central Road School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/centralroad.html
3800 Central Road, Rolling Meadows
Frank C. Whiteley School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/frankcwhiteley.html
4335 Haman Avenue, Hoffman Estates
Gray M. Sanborn School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/graymsanborn.html
101 N. Oak Street, Palatine
Hunting Ridge School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/huntingridge.html
1105 W. Illinois Avenue, Palatine
Jane Addams School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/janeaddams.html
1020 E. Sayles Drive, Palatine
Kimball Hill School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/kimballhill.html
2905 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows
Lake Louise School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/lakelouise.html
500 N. Jonathan Drive, Palatine
Lincoln School - http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/lincoln.html
1021 N. Ridgewood Lane, Palatine
Marion Jordan School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/marionjordan.html
100 N. Harrison Avenue , Palatine
Pleasant Hill School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/pleasanthill.html
434 W. Illinois, Palatine
Stuart R. Paddock School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/stuartrpaddock.html
225 Washington Court, Palatine
Thomas Jefferson School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/thomasjefferson.html
3805 Winston Drive, Hoffman Estates
Virginia Lake School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/virginialake.html
925 N. Glenn Drive, Palatine
Willow Bend School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/willowbend.html
4700 Barker Avenue, Rolling Meadows
Winston Campus Elementary – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/Elementary/HTML/winstoncampuselem.html
900 E. Palatine Road, Palatine
For Early Learning in Palatine:
John G. Conyers Learning Academy – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/TheLearningAcademy/
Junior High Schools in District 15:
Carl Sandburg Junior High School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/JuniorHigh/HTML/carlsandburg.html
2600 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows
Plum Grove Junior High School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/JuniorHigh/HTML/plumgrove.html
2600 Plum Grove Road, Rolling Meadows
Walter R. Sundling Junior High School – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/JuniorHigh/HTML/walterrsundling.html
1100 N. Smith Street, Palatine
Winston Campus Junior High – http://www.ccsd15.net/OurSchools/JuniorHigh/HTML/winstoncampusjh.html
900 E. Palatine Road, Palatine
High Schools in District 211:
Palatine High School – http://www.phs.d211.org/
1111 Rohlwing Road, Palatine
William Fremd High School – http://www.fhs.d211.org/
1000 South Quentin Road, Palatine
Palatine feeds into many different schools that offer an education at the highest standards. Success rates for students that go through the Palatine Schools are very high. For ranking information on a specific school visit LocalSchoolDirectory.com and select the specific town you are researching. Palatine Home Owners can take pride in the excellence in education that the town has to offer.
Fremd High School
Fremd High School opened up in 1963 as Palatine High School South to fit the growing needs of the town. The school has a 99% graduation rate for the students. Since 1998 15 students have scored a 36 on their ACT’s, the highest score possible. Fremd sponsors interscholastic teams for young men and women and also sponsors 65 clubs and activities ranging from cultural and artistic to academic and technology. Fremd has been given the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award.
Palatine High School
Palatine High School was founded in 1875. It was the first public high school in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. The school has received the U. S. Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Award and won the 1999 Peaceleader Award from the Illinois Center for the Prevention of Violence. The school currently ranks in the 1300 schools for Newsweek Magazine. Palatine High School currently offers over 80 extracurricular activities for students to participate in and has placed many times in the top four while competeing in State Compitions.
Many of my clients relocate specifically for the Palatine Schools and we work hard to find them homes in Palatine. The Sharron Kelley Team works diligently to satisfy all of the needs of our buyers who desire to live in the Palatine community.
For more information on the Palatine Park District – http://www.palatineparkdistrict.com/
Palatine Real Estate
If you are looking to buy or sell a Palatine Home, contact me via email sharron@northernillinoishomes.com or call me at 847-465-3638. We are your Palatine experts working out of Coldwell Banker and we work for you. Contact your Palatine Realtor today!
Long Grove Schools Offer a Great Education
May 19, 2010 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
District 76, District 79, District 96, and District 125 are much sought after schools that have Long Grove Home Buyers relocating to the area.
Long Grove Homes Feed into Great Schools
Fremont School District 96 – http://www.fremont.lake.k12.il.us/
Fremont Elementary School
28908 N. Fremont Center Road, Mundelein, IL
Fremont Intermediate School
28754 N. Fremont Center Road, Mundelein, IL
Fremont Middle School
28871 N. Fremont Center Road, Mundelein, IL
Willow Grove Kindergarten Center – http://www.district96.k12.il.us/WG/
777 Checker Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Country Meadows Elementary School – http://www.district96.k12.il.us/CM/
6360 RFD Gilmer Road, Long Grove, IL
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School – http://www.district96.k12.il.us/K/
3100 RFD Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL
Woodlawn Middle School – http://www.district96.k12.il.us/W/
6362 RFD Gilmer Road, Long Grove, IL
Diamond Lake School District 76 – http://www.d76.lake.k12.il.us/
Fairhaven School – http://www.d76.lake.k12.il.us/fh/fairhaven.html
634 Countryside Highway, Mundelein, IL
Diamond Lake School – http://www.d76.lake.k12.il.us/dls/diamondlake.html
25807 Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein, IL
West Oak Middle School – http://www.d76.lake.k12.il.us/wo/westoak.html
500 Acorn Lane, Mundelein, IL
Adlai E. Stevenson High School – http://www.d125.org/
1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire, IL
Long Grove feeds into many different schools, all of which are well known schools that provide a great education for Long Grove Home owners. For ranking information on a specific school visit LocalSchoolDirectory.com and select the town the school is located in. Long Grove Schools are known for their high academic standards and feed into the Nationally acclaimed Stevenson High School.
Stevenson High School
Stevenson High School opened up its doors in 1965. Stevenson High School has earned a number of awards since its beginning in 1965. The school was the first public high school in Illinois to receive four Blue Ribbon Awards for Excellence in Education from the U.S. Department of Education. Stevenson was awarded Blue Ribbon Awards in 1987, 1991, 1998 and 2002.
Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report regularly have included Stevenson High School in their lists of America’s best public high schools. Newsweek 2008 rankings put Stevenson at #153.
Stevenson is known to base their standards of teaching around their Vision and Values Document which makes pertinent three ideas; Teaching and Learning Student Responsibility, Excellence in Education and Success of Every Student. Stevenson is also known for the extracurricular activities; boys gymnastics team just won the Illinois High School Association state championship May 14th, its fourth title in the past nine years. Stevenson has brought home many state and national awards over the years that has put this high school on top for sports as well as education.
Long Grove Montessori Schools
If you are moving to Long Grove and require daycare for your young ones, Long Grove Montessori Schools are always a great option. Montessori schools are self-learning environments where children are provided the tools to learn and develop at their own pace while having fun. Teachers here are certified and wonderful care givers speaking from experience.
Montessori School of Long Grove – http://www.montessorilonggrove.com/
1115 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove, IL
Lincolnshire Montessori School – http://www.lincolnshiremontessori.org/
1660 Checker Road, Long Grove, IL
Carmel Catholic High School
For Long Grove Home owners who prefer a private education Carmel Catholic High School offers a great education with extremely high standards. Carmel was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education in 1985, 1996, 2002, and 2007. The school emphasizes a college preparatory curriculum and offers 17 advanced placement classes.
In sports the following teams have placed in the top four in their respective IHSA sponsored state tournament:
- baseball: 3rd place (2003—04)
- football: State Champions (2003—04)
- golf (boys): 3rd place (1975—76)
- gymnastics (girls): 4th place (2005—06); 3rd place (2004—05); 2nd place (1990—91); State Champions (1991—92, 92—93, 2009—2010)
Carmel Catholic High School – http://www.carmelhs.org/
1 Carmel Parkway, Mundelein, IL
Many of my clients relocate specifically for the Long Grove Schools and we work hard to find them the homes in Long Grove. The Sharron Kelley Team works diligently to satisfy all of the needs of our buyers who desire to live in the Long Grove community.
For more information on the Long Grove Park District – http://www.longgroveparkdistrict.com/
Long Grove Real Estate
If you are looking to buy or sell a Long Grove Home, contact me via email sharron@northernillinoishomes.com or call me at 847-465-3638. We are your Long Grove experts working out of Coldwell Banker and we work for you. Contact your Long Grove Realtor today!
Buffalo Grove Schools Offer Excellence in Education
May 1, 2010 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
Districts 21, District 214, District 96, District 125, District 102, and District 103 are much sought after school districts that have people relocating to Buffalo Grove.
Schools in Buffalo Grove Include:
Prairie Elementary School – http://www.district96.k12.il.us/P/
1530 Brandywyn Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL
Willow Grove Elementary School – http://www.district96.k12.il.us/WG/
777 Checker Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Ivy Hall Elementary School – http://www.district96.k12.il.us/IH/
1072 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL
Twin Groves Middle School – http://www.district96.k12.il.us/TG
2600 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Adlai E. Stevenson High School – http://www.d125.org/
1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire, IL
Earl Pritchett Elementary School – http://www.d102.org/schools/pritchett.html
200 Horatio Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Tripp Elementary School - http://www.d102.org/schools/tripp.html
850 Highland Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Aptakisic-Tripp Junior High School – http://www.d102.org/schools/aptakisic.html
1231 Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Meridian Middle School – http://www.d102.org/schools/meridian.html
2195 Brandywyn, Buffalo Grove, IL
Longfellow Elementary School - http://www.longfellow.d21.k12.il.us/
501 S. Arlington Heights Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Cooper Junior High School - http://www.cooper.d21.k12.il.us/
1050 W. Plum Grove Circle, Buffalo Grove, IL
Kilmer School – http://www.kilmer.d21.k12.il.us/
655 Golfview Terrace, Buffalo Grove, IL
Buffalo Grove High School – http://bghs.d214.org/
1100 West Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Sprague – http://www.sprague.district103.k12.il.us/
2425 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire, IL
Half Day School - http://www.halfday.district103.k12.il.us/
239 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL
Daniel Wright Jr. High - http://www.daniel-wright.district103.k12.il.us/
1370 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire, IL
All of the Elementary School and Middle Schools are pre-cursers in education that leads up to the renown High Schools, Buffalo Grove High School and Stevenson High School. They are both very desirable schools and great institutions for learning.
Buffalo Grove High School
Buffalo Grove High School was built in 1973 and in the 1999-2000 school year received the Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest reward you can receive. The school excels in sports winning numerous awards throughout the years as you can see below.
• Basketball (girls): 4th place (1979-80); 3rd place (2007-08); State Champions (1999-2000)
• Bowling: 3rd place (1984-85)
• Football: 2nd place (1978-79); State Champions (1986-87)
• Gymnastics (girls): 2nd place (1991-92, 1992-93, 93-94)
• Soccer (boys): 2nd place (2004-05); State Champions (1988-89)
• Soccer (girls): 4th place (1992-93, 1994-95); 2nd place (1991-92)
• Volleyball (boys): 4th place (1997-98, 2005-06); 2nd place (2007-08); 3rd place (2008-09)
Stevenson High School
Stevenson High School opened in 1965 and during the 1986-87, 1990-91, 1997-98 and 2001-02 school years, Stevenson High School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest award an American school can receive. Out of 1500 schools in the United States, based on advanced placement exams, Stevenson is ranked # 151 in the nation. The school had been previously ranked #69 in 2003, #86 in 2005, #121 in 2006, #170 in 2007, and #154 in 2008. Not only is this great school known for its education, but Stevenson also holds records for many state and national awards in sports.
Combined both of the schools have been open 82 years, both Buffalo Grove High School and Stevenson High School have accomplishments that draw buyers to this area so that their children can become a part in this excellence in education. It brings me comfort when selling Buffalo Grove Real Estate, working with buyers that are purchasing in District 103, District 21, District 214, District 102, District 96 and District 125.
Buffalo Grove High School and Stevenson High School offer great education, sports and academic clubs, there is something for everyone. As a Buffalo Grove real estate agent, I highly recommend these school Districts to all of my clients. The schools have extremely high standards and success rates.
Buffalo Grove Montessori Schools
Buffalo Grove also offers private schools for Pre-K through 1st grade. Montessori Schools are great for early child development. Speaking from experience, they offer great enrichment programs for children starting as early as 3 months. My granddaughter attended a Buffalo Grove Montessori school and was advanced in learning when she entered into 1st grade.
Buffalo Grove Montessori School – http://www.bgmsweb.net/
950 Ellen Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL
Montessori World of Discovery – http://www.montessoriworldofdiscovery.com/
1395 N. Arlington Heights Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Lincolnshire & The Grove Montessori Schools - http://www.lincolnshiremontessori.org/
1970 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire, IL
Saint Mary School
For those of you who prefer a private education, Saint Mary School offers a great education from Pre-K through High School. Saint Mary Catholic School has been awarded the Blue Ribbon School Award Winner and the National School of Excellence award. The school offers a great education and sports for the students.
St. Mary School – http://www.edline.net/pages/St__MarysSchool
50 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL
Many of my clients relocate specifically for the Buffalo Grove Schools and we work hard to find them the homes in Buffalo Grove. The Sharron Kelley Team works diligently to satisfy all of the needs of our buyers who desire to live in the Buffalo Grove community.
For more information on theBuffalo Grove Township – http://www.vbg.org/
Buffalo Grove Real Estate
If you are looking to buy or sell a Buffalo Grove home, contact me via email sharron@northernillinoishomes.com or call me at 847-465-3638. We are your Buffalo Grove experts working out of Coldwell Banker in Buffalo Grove and we work for you.
Vernon Hills Schools Excel – District 73 & 128 Attract Buyers
April 22, 2010 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
Vernon Hills School Excels in Education – Vernon Hills Home Buyers Desire Districts 73 & 128!
Districts 73 & 128 are much sought after school districts that have people relocating to Vernon Hills which include:
- Hawthorn Elementary North – http://elemnorth.hawthorn73.org/
- Hawthorn Elementary South – http://elemsouth.hawthorn73.org/
- Aspen Elementary – http://aspen.hawthorn73.org/
- Townline Elementary – http://townline.hawthorn73.org/
- Hawthorn Middle School North – http://msn.hawthorn73.org/
- Hawthorn Middle School South – http://mss.hawthorn73.org/
- Vernon Hills High School – http://vhhscougars.org/
To View any of the schools websites select the school.
All of the Elementary Schools and Middle Schools are pre-cursers in education that leads up to the renown High School that is extremely desirable and a great institution for learning.
Vernon Hills High School is located at 145 Lakeview Parkway in Vernon Hills Illinois. Construction of this dynamic school started in 1997 and was complete for all grades to attend in 2000.
With only 10 years in the making, Vernon Hills High School has accomplishments that draw buyers to this area so that their children can become a part of this excellence in education.
From a list released by Newsweek in 2009, Vernon Hills High School placed 14th in the state of Illinois and 638th Nationwide for its education standards. It brings me comfort when working with buyers that are purchasing in Districts 73 &128.
Not only does this school excel in academic excellence, Vernon Hills High School has placed in many state competitions over the last 10 years including the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering academic challenge where the team has placed 7 out of the last 10 years.
Vernon Hills High School offers a great education, sports and academic clubs, there is something for everyone. As a Vernon Hills real estate agent, I highly recommend Districts 73 & 128 to all of my clients. The schools have extremely high standards and success rates.
Many of my clients relocate specifically for the Vernon Hills Schools and we work hard to find them the home of their dreams. The Sharron Kelley Team works diligently to satisfy all of the needs of our buyers who desire School District 73 & School District 128.
For more information on the Vernon Hills Township – http://www.vernonhills.org/
If you are looking to buy or sell a Vernon Hills home, contact me via email sharron@northernillinoishomes.com or call me at 847-465-3638. We are your Vernon Hills experts working out of Coldwell Banker and we work for you.
Barrington, Illlinois: School and Community Information
July 25, 2008 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
The Barrington area is a wonderful place to live whether you are raising a family, running a business or simply enjoying the many traditions of this vibrant community. The community is known for its country living, wooded beauty, and gentle rolling landscape dotted with idyllic lakes. Ninety square miles affectionately called “The Countryside” surround the village. Read more
Buffalo Grove, Illinois: School and Community Information
July 25, 2008 by Sharron · Leave a Comment
Why work with a lone Realtor to help you buy or sell your Buffalo Grove home, when you can work with a Team instead? The Sharron Kelley Team will provide you with the best of both worlds. You’ll enjoy the supportive, personal relationship you would expect when working with a single Realtor, but you’ll also benefit from the specialization and organization of a real estate team. Read more
