Northbrook is a village of about 30,000 20 miles north of downtown Chicago. The town has a balanced mix of commercial and residential development. Recreational opportunities include the programs and facilities of the Park District. Elementary school districts 21, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 serve the community and secondary students attend Glenbrook High School, district 225. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-294/Tri-State Tollway, I-94/Edens Expwy.), and major local roads (Dundee Rd.,Waukegan Rd., Milwaukee Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra at the Winnetka or Glenview stations. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 40 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 847-272-5050 Northern Illinois Gas: 847-490-8900

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

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-272-2141

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 847-564-2060

Public Library: 1201 Cedar Lane, 847-272-6224

Highland Park Hospital: 847-432-8000 Rush North Shore Medical Center: 847-677-9600

Glenbrook Hospital: 847-657-5800 Evanston Hospital: 847-570-2000

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/97 school year.

1835 Landwehr Rd.

Glenview, IL 60025

847-998-6100

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Counseling, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Computer Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Early Childhood ('Titan Tots' preschool class, along with the High School Child Development classes at Glenbrook South), Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, Foreign Language.

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

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

Curriculum/Courses: Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Technical Math, Continuous & Discrete Analysis, Statistics, World Literature, Contemporary Literature, U.S. History, World, Urban Studies, European History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Russian, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Music Theory & Composition, Music Lab: Guitar Ensemble, Music Lab: Jazz Ensemble, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses: Journalism, Creative Writing, Debate, Film Study, Public Speaking, Young Adult Novel, Literary Magazine (Calliope), Newspaper (Oracle), Reading Skills, Reading Strategies, Rhetoric/Technical Writing, Vocabulary Study, Yearbook (Etruscan), Reading for College, Psychology, Sociology, Russian History, The Eastern World, Religions of the World, Issue & Answers in the Law, Medical Technology, Quantitative Research, Horticulture, Environmental Lab Science, Weightlift, Aerobics, Aquatics, Lifeguarding/Water Safety, Racquet Sports, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Automotive, Carpentry, Drafting, Electricity, Electronics, Technical Math, Welding, Woodworking, Photography, Robotics, Computer Aided Drafting, Computer Science.

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

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

Glenbrook South High. 4000 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL 60025, 847-729-2000.

Glenbrook North High School. 2300 Shermer Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-272-6400.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.

525 Sunset Ridge Rd.

Northfield, IL 60093

847-446-6383

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, PTA, English as a Second Language (ESL).

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

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.

Middlefork Primary School. 405 Wagner Rd., Northfield, IL 60093, 847-446-6725.

Sunset Ridge Elementary. 525 Sunset Ridge Rd., Northfield, IL 60093, 847-446-6383.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.

1475 Maple Ave.

Northbrook, IL 60062

847-498-7900

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Gifted Program, Band, Orchestra (Instrumental Strings), Chorus, Foreign Language (Grade 5 & up - Spanish or French), Computer Literacy, Sports (Grade 3 & up), Extra-Curricular Activities (Junior High), Summer School, Preschool Screening, PTA, Counseling, Before/After School Care, English as a Second Language (ESL), Hot Lunch Program.

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

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Gifted students. Other special needs are served by the Special Education District (NSSED). Speech Therapy, Counseling provided. Other services for special needs are provided by NSSED.

Extracurricular: Sports, Band, Orchestra (Instrumental Strings).

Northbrook Junior High. 1475 Maple Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-498-7900.

Meadowbrook Elementary. 1600 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-498-7940.

Westmoor Elementary. 2500 Cherry Lane., Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-498-7960.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.

2374 Shermer Rd.

Northbrook, IL 60062

847-498-4190

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Foreign Language, Gifted Program (grade 4 & up), Band, Orchestra, English as a Second Language (ESL), Special Education, Counseling, Summer School, Preschool Screening, PTA, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Hot Lunch Program.

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

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

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

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language (Spanish & French-Junior High), Library, Home Economics & Applied Technology (Junior High).

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

Special Needs: Gifted/Talented, Physically Handicapped. Some special needs provided for through the Northern Suburban Special Education District 30 (NSSED). Counseling, Speech Therapy, Tutoring (Reading Improvement) provided.

Extracurricular: Orchestra (Grade 5 & up), Band (Junior High), School Clubs (Junior High), Sports (Junior High).

Maple Junior High. 2370 Shermer Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-272-0964.

Westcott Elementary. 1820 Western Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-272-4660.

Willowbrook Elementary. 2500 Happy Hollow Rd., Glenview, IL 60025, 847-498-1090.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.

637 Landwehr Rd.

Northbrook, IL 60060

847-498-2610

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Extra-Curricular Activities, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Sports, Band, Orchestra, Gifted Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, PTA, Tutoring, Counseling, Computer Literacy, Foreign Language (Grades 6 & up), Hot Lunch Program.

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

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

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

Curriculum (Junior High): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Foreign Language (French, Spanish), Applied Studies (including Computer work).

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted/Talented students. Speech Therapy, Counseling, Occupational Therapy provided.

Extracurricular (Junior High): School Clubs, Sports, Orchestra, Chorus, Theater/Drama

Wood Oaks Junior High. 1250 Sanders Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-272-1900.

Grove Elementary. 1000 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-272-1934.

Hickory Point Elementary. 500 Laburnam Dr., Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-498-3830.

Shabonee School. 2929 Shabonee Terrace, Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-498-4970.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.

3131 Techny Rd.

Northbrook, IL 60062

847-272-6880

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Gifted/Talented students.

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

Stanley Field Junior High. 2055 Landwehr Rd., Glenview, IL 60025, 847-272-6884.

Henry Winkelman Elementary. 1919 Landwehr Rd., Glenview, IL 60025, 847-729-5650.

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.

1710 Pfingsten Rd.

Northbrook, IL 60062

847-291-2960

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Outdoor Playground(s), Tennis Court(s), Swimming Pool(s), Handicapped Accesible, Ice Rink(s), Track, Gym(s), Golf Course(s), Theater/Auditorium.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Piano, Reading/Stories, Ice Skating, Swimming, Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Theater, Ice Hockey, Bicycle Racing, Gymnastics, Ballet, Dance, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Softball, Volleyball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Ice Skating, Swimming, Fitness, Tennis, Golf, Cross Country Skiing, Dance, Karate, Volleyball, Fencing, Yoga, Skiing, Cooking, Basketball, Soccer.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Crafts, Bridge, Trips, Tours, Men's Group, Women's Group, Tai Chi, Newsletter, Tax Assistance, Driving, Health (Blood Pressure) Screenings, Counseling, Game Days, Bowling, Singing, Pinochle, Poker, Maj Jongg, Investment Club, Line Dancing, Weight Loss Class.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired. Member of Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA), 847-501-4332.

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

Other Services: Preschool, Summer Day Camp.

633 Skokie Blvd.

Northbrook, IL 60062

847-205-9480

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

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Music, Reading/Stories, Science/Nature, Computers, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Baseball, Bowling.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Parenting, Discussion Groups (Books, Films, Women's Issues, Current Events), Workshops, Judaic Programs.

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

Other Services: Summer Day Camp, Preschool.

2705 Techny Rd.

Northbrook, IL 60062

847-272-7250

Equipment/Physical Features: Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Tennis Court(s), Computer(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Music, Arts & Crafts, Reading/Stories, Computers, Science/Nature, Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, Tennis, Racquetball, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, Gymnastics, Fitness, Ballet, Dance, Clowning, Juggling & Balloon Sculpting.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Tai Chi, Dance, Fitness, Dance, Basketball, Pet Obedience Training, CPR, Racquetball, Women's Self-Defense.

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

Other Services: Summer Day Camp, Winter Holiday Day Camp, Preschool.