Downers Grove Schools
Families interested in purchasing Downers Grove, IL real estate can rest assured that they are providing high quality education opportunities for their children. The Downers Grove school districts have consistently provided an excellent education system for Downers Grove residents.
A system of elementary, middle, and junior high schools prepares students for high achievement in area high schools. The US Department of Education has bestowed both Downers Grove North High School and Downers Grove South High School with the National Award for Excellence.
Both high schools have consistently perform well academically, with Downers Grove South High School posting an average ACT score of 21.7 and Downers Grove North High School averaging at 22.0 in 2004. Also in 2004, the Illinois School Report Card gave Downers Grove North High School an overall achievement rating of 73.4/100, while Downers Grove South High School received a score of 66.3, ranking them 7th and 13th respectfully out of 22 DuPage County high schools.
The village of Downers Grove also offers residents an opportunity to enroll their family in a variety of private schools, including the well respected Avery Coonley School. Founded in 1906 this highly prestigious, non-denominational K-8 school is known for its math and science-orientation, as well as its focus on the arts and foreign language.
Many of the Downers Grove school districts, both public and private, participate in the Life Skills program offered by the village of Downers Grove Human Service Division. The Life Skills program focuses on preventive education for topics such as decision making, problem solving, character development, conflict resolution, violence prevention and drug awareness.
Another youth program available to families purchasing Downers Grove, IL real estate is the Peer Jury program, managed by the village of Downers Grove. The Peer Jury was developed to provide youth offenders the opportunity to account for their behavior to a group of peers. Peer Jurors attempt to understand why the offender committed the offense and then assign consequences to help him or her become accountable for the crime committed.
Downers Grove School District – Public Schools
| Belle Aire School 3935 Belle Aire Lane Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-719-5820 |
Community High School Dist 99 6301 Springside Ave Downers Grove, IL 60516 630-795-7100 |
| Darien School Dist. 61 7414 Cass Ave Darien, IL 60561 630- 968-7505 |
Downers Grove Grade School Dist 58 1860 63rd St Downers Grove, IL 60516 630-719-5800 |
| Downers Grove North High School 4436 Main St Downers Grove, IL 60515 |
Downers Grove South High School 1436 Norfolk St Downers Grove, IL 60516 |
| Eisenhower Junior High School 1410 West 75th St Darien, IL 60561 630-964- 5200 |
El Sierra School 6835 Fairmount Downers Grove, IL 60516 630-719-5825 |
| Fairmount School 6036 Blodgett Downers Grove, IL 60516 630-719-5830 |
Fairview Elementary School 7301 Fairview Ave Darien, IL 60561 630-969-6660 |
| Henry Puffer School 2220 Haddow Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-968-0294 |
Herrick Middle School 4435 Middaugh Downers Grove, IL 60515 |
| Highland School 3935 Highland Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-719-5835 |
Hillcrest School 1435 Jefferson Downers Grove, IL 60516-1299 630-719-5840 |
| Indian Trail School 6235 Stonewall Downers Grove, IL 60516 630-719-5845 |
Kingsley School 6509 Powell Downers Grove, IL 60516 630-719-5850 |
| Lace Elementary School 7414 South Cass Ave Darien, IL 60561 630-968-2589 |
Lester School 236 Indianapolis Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-719-5855 |
| Mark DeLay Elementary School 6801 Wilmette Ave Darien, IL. 60561 630-852-0200 |
O'Neill Middle School 635 59th Street Downers Grove, IL 60516 |
| Pierce Downer School 1436 Grant Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-719-5860 |
Whittier School 536 Hill Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-719-5865 |
- Back to Top - |
Downers Grove School District – Private Schools
| Avery Coonley School 1400 W Maple Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-969-0800 |
Downers Grove Christian School 929 Maple Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-852-0832 |
| First Congretional School 1047 Curtiss St Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-968-0358 |
Huntington Learning Center 7335 Lemont Rd. Downers Grove, IL 60516 630-963-3336 |
| Marquette Manor Baptist Academy 333 75th St Downers Grove, IL 630-964-5363 |
The Reading Tree, Inc. 5117 Main St. Suite D Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-964-5444 |
| St. Joseph’s
Catholic School 4824 Highland Ave Downers Grove, IL 630-969-4306 |
St. Mary’s Catholic School 440 Prairie Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-968-6155 |
- Back to Top - |
Downers Grove Schools – Higher Education
| Midwestern University 555 31st St. Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-515-7333 |
National-Louis University 850-950 Warrenville Rd Lisle, IL 60532 800-443-5522 |
- Back to Top - |
Downers Grove IL Real Estate / Homes for Sale in Downers Grove / Homes Sold in Downers Grove / About Downers Grove Real Estate / Downers Grove at a Glance / Downers Grove, IL Business Directory / History of Downers Grove, IL / Downers Grove Government / Downers Grove Schools / Downers Grove Library / Downers Grove Daycare & Preschools / Things to Do in Downers Grove, IL / Downers Grove, IL Transportation / Downers Grove Healthcare / Downers Grove Shopping / Downers Grove Restaurants & Downers Grove Bars / Downers Grove Places of Worship / Downers Grove, IL Social Services / Contact Downers Grove Real Estate /
/
Sitemap 
