Buffalo Grove is a village of about 40,000 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Originally named for the buffalo that used to graze here, the town now features residential development at various price ranges and an active Park District program. Schoolchildren attend district 102 and 96 (Lake County) or district 21 (Cook County). High School age students go to Adlai Stevenson High, District 125, in Lake County or Buffalo Grove High, District 214, in Cook County. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-294/Tri-State Tollway, I-53, I-90/Northwest Tollway), and major local roads (Dundee Rd., I-83/Elmhurst Rd.). Commuter service to downtown is provided Metra at the Arlington Heights or Deerfield stations. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 847-459-2500 NICOR: 847-490-8900

Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-537-0995

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 847-459-2560

Public Library: Indian Trails - 335 S. Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling, 847-459-4100

Vernon Area - 300 Olde Half Day Rd., Lincolnshire, 847-634-3650

Good Shepherd Hospital: 847-831-9600 Northwest Community Hospital: 847-259-1000

Lutheran General Hospital: 847-696-2210 Alexian Brothers Medical Center: 847-437-5500

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.

2 Stevenson Dr.

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

847-634-4000

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, English as a Second Language (ESL), Foreign Language, Extra-Curricular Activities, Learning Centers, Gifted Program, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Sports, Counseling, Special Education, Tutoring, (Learning Disabled Students), Summer School, Computer Literacy.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores table below.

Features: Auditorium/Stage, Swimming Pool, Cafeteria, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Computers/Computer Lab(s), Art Room/Area, Music Room/Area, Gym(s).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Vocational Education, Guidance, Special Education, Gifted/Talented.

Curriculum/Courses: Basic Math, Consumer Math, Technical Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, World, U.S. History, Civics, Sociology, Psychology, Current Social Issues, Natural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Spanish, French, German, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses: Discrete Math, Computer Science, Advanced Statistics, Speech, Creative Writing, Journalism, World Literature, Political Thought, World Masterpieces, Yearbook Production, Literary Analysis, Spanish, French, German, Dance, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Business Law, Marketing, Office Technologies, Entrepeneurship, Foods, Child Development, Clothing & Design, Interior Decorating, Introduction to Desktop Publishing, Technical Drawing, Graphic Arts, Technology Education Survey. Lake County Area Vocational Center (LCAVC) Courses: Administrative Office Technology, Air Conditioning/Heating/ Refrigeration, Automotive Mechanics, Auto Body, Building Maintenance, Building Trades, Business Data Processing, Child Care, Computer Assisted Drafting, Commercial Food Service, Cosmetology, Electronic Equipment Repair, Graphic Communications, Health Care Assisting, Industrial Electrical System, Machine Shop, Media Specialist, Medical Assisting, Ornamental Horticulture, Principles of Technology, Small Engine Repair, Welding Fabrication.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Physically Handicapped, Emotionally Disturbed, Behavior Disordered, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Learning Disabled students. (All services except for Learning Disabilities provided through the Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL)). Counseling, Tutoring provided.

Extracurricular: Sports, School Clubs, Theater/Drama, Band, Orchestra, Chorus.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.

2121 Goebbert Rd.

Arlington Hgts., IL 60005

847-364-8658

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Special Education, Counseling, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Foreign Language, Hot Lunch Program, Gifted Program, English as a Second Language (ESL).

Accreditation: Yes. North Central Association of Colleges & Secondary Schools (NCACSS).

Features: Handicapped Accessible, Music Room/Area, Computers/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area.

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Guidance, Special Education, Social Work, Library, Gifted/Talented, Nurse.

Curriculum/Courses: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Vocational Education.

Elective Courses: Journalism, Creative Writing, Sociology. Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Japanese, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Automotive, Carpentry, Painting, Sculpture, Photography.

Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, Social Science, History.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Summer Camp.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Learning Disabled, Mild/Moderately Retarded, Gifted/Talented, Emotionally Disturbed, Behavior Disordered, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired students. Speech Therapy, Tutoring, Counseling provided.

Extracurricular: Sports, Theater/Drama, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

District Schools (Buffalo Grove only):

Buffalo Grove High School. 1100 W. Dundee Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 847-541-5400.

Vanguard School (Alternative school combining academics with career education and community service).

Forest View Alternative School (for students experiencing difficulty in the regular high school programs).

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.

1050 Ivy Hall Lane.

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

847-459-4260

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Gifted Program (Grade 6 & up), Computer Literacy, Counseling, Foreign Language (Grades 7-8), Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Early Childhood, (Special Education), Preschool Screening, Orchestra (Grade 4 & up), Band (Grade 6 & up), Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, PTA, Tutoring, (Chapter 1 Math), Summer School, English as a Second Language (ESL).

Features: Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Outdoor Playground, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Special Education, Guidance, Social Work, Nurse, Gifted/Talented.

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Computers, Health.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Gifted students. Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling (Some services provided through the Special Education District 96 of Lake County or SEDOL).

Extracurricular: Orchestra, Band, Sports, School Clubs.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.

Twin Groves Junior High. 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 847-821-8946.

Ivy Hall Middle School. 1072 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 847-459-0022.

Prairie Elementary. 1530 Brandywyn Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 847-634-3144.

Willow Grove Elementary. 777 Checker Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 847-541-3660.

Kildeer Countryside School. Box 3100 RFD, Long Grove, IL 60047, 847-634-3243.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year).

1231 Weiland Rd.

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

847-634-1358

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Tutoring, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Special Education, Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Counseling, PTA, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening, Gifted Program, Band, Orchestra, Chorus (Junior High for preceding three), Before/After-School Care (Grades K-6), English as a Second Language (ESL).

Features: Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-6).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Special Education, Social Work, Gifted/Talented, Guidance.

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Counseling, Speech Therapy, Tutoring (including Reading & Math Labs at the elementary level) provided.

Extracurricular: Sports, School Clubs, Band, Chorus, Theater/Drama, After-School Activities Program (Junior High), Club Meridian (Middle School).

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

Aptakisic Junior High. 1231 Weiland Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 847-634-5300.

Meridian Middle School. 2195 Brandywyn., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 847-634-1050.

Tripp Elementary School. 850 Highland Grove, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 847-634-3580.

Earl Pritchett School. 200 Horatio Blvd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 847-520-0870.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year).

999 W. Dundee Rd.

Wheeling, IL 60090

847-537-8270

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Preschool Screening, Science Discovery Center, Computer Literacy, P.E. Classes, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL), Early Childhood.

Features: Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Gym(s), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Art, Music, Library.

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

District Schools (Buffalo Grove only):

Cooper Middle School. 1050 Plum Grove Circle, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 847-520-2750.

Joyce Kilmer Elementary. 655 Golfview Terrace, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 847-520-2760

Henry W Longfellow Elementary. 501 S. Arlington Hgts. Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 847-520-2755

Editor's Note: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.

530 Bernard Dr.

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

847-459-5700

Equipment/Physical Features: Handicapped Accessible, (Indoor Facilities), Swimming Pool(s), Tennis Court(s), Sports Fields, Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Cooking, Reading/Stories, Science, Computers, Fitness, Theater, Ballet, Dance, Guitar, Piano, Horseback Riding, Gymnastics, Baton, Babysitting, Nutrition, Judo, Yoga, Basketball, Karate, Hockey, Wrestling, Swimming, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Football, Tennis.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Yoga, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Fashion/Appearance, Singing, Gardening, Computers, Horseback Riding, CPR, Pet Obedience Training, Karate, Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball, Judo, Fitness, Swimming.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Yoga, Bridge, Bingo, Speakers, Trips, Tours, Newsletter, Driving, Euchre, Pinochle, Fitness, Nutrition, Transportation.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired.

Special Services: Adapted Materials, Adapted Equipment, Remedial Help, Member of Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA), 847-392-2848.

Other Services: Child Care, Preschool, Summer Day Camp.

1250 Radcliffe Rd.

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

847-392-7411

Equipment/Physical Features: Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Sports Fields.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Hockey, Soccer, Fitness, Ballet, Dance, Piano, Reading/Stories, Bowling, Arts & Crafts, Gymnastics, Babysitting.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Hebrew, New Adult School (Jewish Education), Parenting (S.T.E.P.), Fitness, CPR, Dance, Bridge, Mah Jongg, Current Events, Novel/Short Story Discussions, Men's Club, Arts & Crafts, Financial Planning, Cooking, Basketball, Bowling, Piano.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Couples Club, Trips.

Other Services: Child Care, Preschool.

The village operates two municipal Golf Courses: Buffalo Grove Golf Club, 48 Raupp Blvd., adjacent to Village Hall, and the Arboretum Golf Course, 401 Half Day Road. Buffalo Grove Gymnastics Center, 1362 Barclay Blvd., 847-459-88422, offers gymnastics instruction for all ages as well as competitive gymnastics.