LaGrange is a village of about 15,300 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. While primarily residential it has a large shopping district. Recreational opportunities include the Park District's programs. Grade-school-aged children attend schools in districts 95, 102, 105 (so.), 106 and 107. Secondary students go to Lyons Township High Schools, district 204 or to Riverside-Brookfield High School, district 208. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-55/Stevenson Expwy., I-290/Eisenhower Expwy.), and major local roads (Mannheim Rd., Ogden Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Burlington Northern Line (BN). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 22 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 708-354-0225 NICOR: 708-547-6400

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

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 708-352-2141

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 708-352-2151

Public Library: 10 W. Cossitt Ave. 708-354-0225

Loyola University Medical Center: 708-216-9000 MacNeal Hospital: 708-795-9100

LaGrange Memorial Hospital: 708-352-1200 Oak Park Hospital: 708-383-9300

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

100 S. Brainard Ave.

LaGrange, IL 60525

708-579-6300

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

Accreditation: Yes. Regional Accrediting Agency.

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

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

Curriculum: Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Everyday Math, Computer Science AP, Computer Programming BASIC, Computer Programming PASCAL, Discrete Math, Journalism, Creative Writing, American & World History, Civics, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Food Science, Environmental Science, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Italian, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses: Computer Science AP, Computer Programming BASIC, Computer Programming PASCAL, Discrete Math, Journalism, Creative Writing, Literature (English, World, American), Radio/T.V. Arts, Newspaper, Yearbook, WLTL: Radio Management, Theatre Arts, Improvisation/Mime, Repertory Theater, Stagecraft, Speech, Stage Design & Lighting, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Global Relations, Current Events, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Food Science, Environmental Science, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Latin, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Automotive, Carpentry, Drafting, Welding, Aviation Technology, Fashion Merchandising, Food & Nutrition, Child Development, Clothing & Textiles, Homes & Interiors, Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, Photography, Film Art, Commercial Design, Contemporary Fabric Design, Exploring the Visual Arts, Jewelry, Computer Science.

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Mildly/Moderately Retarded students. Counseling, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Tutoring, Speech Therapy provided.

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

Lyons Township North. 100 S. Brainard Ave., LaGrange, IL 60525, 708-579-6300.

Lyons Township South. 4900 S. Willow Springs Rd., LaGrange, IL 60525, 708-579-6300.

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

1st. Ave. & Ridgewood

Riverside, IL 60546

708-442-7500

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

Accreditation: Yes. State Department of Education, Regional Accrediting Agency.

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

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Guidance, Special Education, Vocational Education, Library, Social Work.

Curriculum/Courses: Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, English, Journalism, Creative Writing, American History, World History, Western Civilization, American Government, Global Area Studies, Biology, General Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy, Physics-Technology, Spanish, French, German.

Elective Courses: Journalism, Creative Writing, Speech, Theatre Arts, English Literature, World Literature, Newspaper, Yearbook, Sociology, Economics, Spanish, French, German, P.E., Health, Band, Orchestra (Strings), Chorus, Jazz Ensemble, Fine Arts Survey, Dance, Acting/Directing, Photography.

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

1750 W. Plainfield Ave.

La Grange, IL 60525

708-246-3085

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Computer Literacy.

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

Highlands Middle School. 1850 W. Plainfield Ave., La Grange, IL 60525, 708-579-6890.

Highlands Elementary. 5850 Laurel Ave., La Grange, IL 60525, 708-579-6886.

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

333 N. Park Rd.

La Grange Park, IL 60525

708-482-2400

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Band (Grades 4-8), Orchestra (Grades 4-8), Chorus (Grades 7-8), Foreign Language (Grades 7-8, after-school for elementary grades), Gifted Program, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, English as a Second Language (ESL).

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

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

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Foreign Language (Spanish, French & Sign Language, after-school for grades K-6), Home Arts & Industrial Technology (Middle School).

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted, Hearing-Impaired, Behavior Disordered, Learning Disabled students. Resource classes (Learning Disabled), Social/Academic/Learning classes (Behavior Disordered). Services through LaGrange Department of Special Education & the DuPage/West Cook Special Education Cooperative.

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

District Schools (LaGrange grade schools only):

Park Junior High. 325 N. Park Rd., La Grange Park, IL 60525, 708-482-9300.

Cossitt Avenue Elementary. Cossitt & Madison, La Grange, IL 60525, 708-354-9540.

Ogden Avenue Elementary. Ogden & Waiola Ave., La Grange, IL 60525, 708-352-0145.

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

1001 S. Spring Ave.

La Grange, IL 60525

708-482-2700

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

District Schools (LaGrange grade schools only):

William F. Gurrie Junior High. 1001 S. Spring Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525, 708-352-3050.

Seventh Avenue Elementary. 701 7th. Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525, 708-352-1806.

Spring Avenue Elementary. 1001 S. Spring Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525, 708-354-1645.

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

7450 Wolf Rd.

Burr Ridge, IL 60525

708-246-3210

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Computer Literacy, Foreign Language (Spanish, starting in grade 1), Gifted Program (K-8), Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Home Economics & Industrial Arts (Grades 6-8), PTA, Learning Centers (Library), Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports (both school sponsored & through park district), After-school child care (through park district, located at Pleasantdale North), Preschool Screening, Hot Lunch Program, Registered Nurse, Special Education, Chorus, Foreign Language, Counseling (Middle School), Early Childhood.

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

Pleasantdale South Elementary. 8100 School St., La Grange, IL 60525, 708-246-4700.

Pleasantdale North. 7450 Wolf Rd., Burr Ridge, IL 60525, 708-246-3210.

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.

Editor's Note: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.

4903 Gilbert

La Grange, IL 60525

708-352-1762

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Gym(s), Track, Computer(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Computers, Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Cooking, Carpentry, Science, Babysitting, Fitness, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Horseback Riding, Karate, Bowling, Ice Skating, Tennis.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Pet Obedience Training, CPR, Chess, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Dance, Fitness, Ice Skating, Tennis.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired. Member of Southeast Special Recreation Association (SEASPAR), 708-960-1144.

Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment.

Other Services: Preschool.