Chicagoland Area Schools
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Illinois has one of the most progressive educational systems
in the nation. Students from Chicagoland schools are among the
best and brightest. The major
colleges and universities in the area are some of the most
respected in the world, and there are dozens of small to
medium-sized colleges throughout the six-county area that
offer flexible and affordable education for all. There are a
number of theological seminaries and schools of music, art and
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Chicagoland schools are
highly regarded nationwide, and have been inspiring some of the
country’s best minds for over 150 years. Students in all grades
reach educational goals beyond normal expectations using the
progressive curriculum taught throughout the region. Educators
challenge all students to explore interests beyond the core
curriculum by attending special classes in advanced technology,
Illinois history, geography, writing, music, art, drama and foreign
language. The results speak for themselves; Chicagoland students
annually rank in the upper echelon of Illinois’ academic tests.
Students’ achievements, from Lakeview to Lockport, Aurora to Alsip,
and everywhere in between, reflect the proud work ethic one expects
from those educated by only the most talented teachers. Reaching
personal goals beyond the classroom, Chicagoland students have
attained national recognition in academics, athletics, music and
more. National Merit Scholarship and Illinois State Scholars
programs have honored countless thousands over the years and
college-bound students continually outpace their counterparts
nationwide in American College Test scores. Likewise, students
consistently have scored higher than their peers on the Scholastic
Aptitude Test. Private and parochial education programs also excel
at stimulating young minds hungry for knowledge and preparing them
for educational challenges in the future.
Some of the most prestigious Universities and Colleges in the nation
are found throughout the Chicagoland area. The most notable in Cook
County include: Chicago State University, Governors State
University, The Illinois Institute of Art, The University of
Illinois at Chicago, Columbia College, DePaul University, Illinois
Institute of Technology, John Marshall Law School, Loyola
University, Northwestern University, Roosevelt University, School of
the Art Institute of Chicago, and The University of Chicago.
Excellent schools exist in the collar counties as well. In DuPage
County are the College of DuPage, Benedictine University, Elmhurst
College, North Central College and Wheaton College, among others.
In Kane County are Elgin Community College, Waubonsee Community
College and Judson College, while in Lake County are the College of
Lake County and Lake Forest College. Students in McHenry County
attend McHenry County College while those in Will County have Joliet
Junior College and Lewis University as excellent options.Libraries
Supplementing the excellent education that students receive
throughout Chicagoland schools is an extensive, modern and
thoroughly connected library system. Virtually every community has
access to the latest educational resources for study outside the
classroom. In Chicago itself, the country’s largest public library,
the Harold Washington Library Center, is located at 400 S. State St.
and houses an enormous collection of books, archives, periodicals,
music and more. Its excellent children’s library promotes reading
and learning at an early age. Most Chicagoland libraries have
high-speed access to the Internet, opening unprecedented access to
valuable information at the mere click of a mouse. The interlibrary
loan system makes all publications available to everyone. By
offering children’s reading programs, interactive study and lifelong
learning initiatives, libraries throughout Chicagoland are focused
on bringing the world of information to all.
Public Schools
Chicago Board of Education
1819 W. Pershing Rd., Chicago, IL 60609 (773) 535-8000
Suburban Schools
Illinois Board of Education
100 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 814-2220
Private Schools
A variety of agencies govern private elementary and secondary
schools in metropolitan Chicago. For further information, contact:
Archdiocese of Chicago
School Office: (312) 751-8200
Catholic School Board: (312) 751-5200
Jewish Federation of Chicago: (312) 346-6700
Lutheran High School Assn. of Greater Chicago: (630) 628-6289
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod of Northern Illinois: (708) 449-3020
Colleges & Universities
Chicago State University, Chicago: (773) 995-2000
Columbia College, Chicago: (312) 663-1600
DePaul University, Chicago: (312) 362-8000
DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago: (773) 929-6550
Elmhurst College, Elmhurst: (630) 279-4100
Governors State University, Chicago: (708) 534-5000
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago: (312) 567-3000
Kendall College, Evanston: (847) 866-1300
Lewis University, Romeoville: (815) 838-0500
Loyola University of Chicago: (773) 274-3000
National Louis University, Evanston: (847) 475-1100
North Park College & Seminary, Chicago: (773) 244-6200
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago: (773) 583-4050
Northwestern University, Evanston: (847) 491-7271
Roosevelt University, Chicago: (312) 341-3500
St. Xavier University, Chicago: (773) 779-3300
University of Chicago: (773) 702-8650
University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School, North Chicago:
(847) 578-3000
University of Illinois at Chicago: (312) 996-7000
Community & Junior Colleges
City Colleges of Chicago: (312) 553-3303
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn: (630) 858-2800
College of Lake County, Grayslake: (847) 223-6601
Morraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills: (708) 974-2110
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines: (847) 635-1600
Prairie State College, Chicago Heights: (708) 709-3500
South Suburban College, South Holland: (708) 596-2000
Triton College, River Grove: (708) 456-0300
William Rainey Harper College, Palatine: (847) 925-6000
Libraries
The Chicago Public Library System
Harold Washington Library Center, 400 South State St., Chicago, IL
60605 (773) 542-7279
Public College Enrollment
University of Illinois at Chicago: 24,610
Harry S. Truman College: 14,147
Wilbur Wright College: 11,560
Northeastern Illinois University: 10,937
Governors State University: 8,800
Harold Washington College: 8,270
Richard J. Daley College: 8,200
Malcolm X College: 8,561
Olive-Harvey College: 7,778
Chicago State University: 7,580
Kennedy-King College: 6,681
Private College Enrollment
DePaul University: 19,549
Northwestern University: 17,041
Loyola University of Chicago: 13,359
University of Chicago: 12,016
Columbia College: 8,848
Roosevelt University: 6,960
National-Lewis University: 6,532
Illinois Institute of Technology: 6,062
Robert Morris College: 4,941
Lewis University: 4,108
St. Xavier College: 4,051
DeVry Institute of Technology: 4,001
North Park University: 2,198
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago: 2,370
Source: State of
Illinois Board of Higher Education Databook, Fall 2001
Top U.S. Executive
MBA Programs Ranked Schools
1. Northwestern University-Chicago (Kellogg)
2. University of Pennsylvania-Philadelphia (Wharton)
3. University of Chicago-Chicago
4. Duke University-Durham, NC (Fuqua)
5. Columbia University-New York City
6. New York University-New York City (Stern)
7. University of California-Los Angeles (Anderson)
8. Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Cambridge, MA (Sloan)
9. University of North Carolina-Chappel Hill, NC (Kenan-Flagler)
10. University of Southern California-Los Angeles (Marshall)
Source: U.S. News &
World Report, School Rankings, 2000
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