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 law.

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.

Local School District Information

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                Wheaton Warrenville District 200

Colleges and Universities

Aurora University, Aurora, (630) 892-6431
DePaul University, Chicago: (312) 362-8000
DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago: (773) 929-6550
Elmhurst College, Elmhurst: (630) 279-4100
Judson College, Elgin (847) 628-2500
Loyola University of Chicago: (773) 274-3000
National Louis University, Evanston: (847) 475-1100
North Central College, Naperville (630) 637-5100
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago: (773) 583-4050
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb: (815)
Wheaton College, Wheaton, (630) 752-5000
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
Elgin Community College: (847) 697-1000
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines: (847) 635-1600
Prairie State College, Chicago Heights: (708) 709-3500
South Suburban College, South Holland: (708) 596-2000
Waubonsee Community College (630) 466-7900
William Rainey Harper College, Palatine: (847) 925-6000

Libraries

Batavia Public Library     (630) 879-1393
Geneva Public Library    (630) 232-0780

North Aurora Messenger Library (630) 896-0240
Wheaton Public Library  (630) 668-1374