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).

4100 Joliet Ave.

Lyons, IL 60534

708-780-2495

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Before School Care, After School Care.

Extracurricular: Sports, Scouts, School Clubs.

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

District Schools (Brookfield schools only):

Lincoln Elementary. Grove & Shields Avenues., Brookfield, IL 60513, 708-780-2486.

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 (Brookfield grade schools only):

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

Congress Park Elementary. Raymond & Shields, Brookfield, IL 60513, 708-485-0216.

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

63 Woodside Rd.

Riverside, IL 60546

708-447-5007

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Early Childhood, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Hot Lunch Program, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Gifted Program, Computer Literacy, Band, Orchestra (Strings, Grade 4 & up), Foreign Language.

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

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Extracurricular: Sports, Band, Orchestra (Strings).

District Schools (Brookfield grade schools only):

L.J. Hauser Junior High. 65 Woodside Rd., Riverside, IL 60546, 708-447-3896.

Hollywood Elementary. 3423 Hollywood Ave., Brookfield, IL 60513, 708-485-7630.

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

3524 Maple Ave.

Brookfield, IL 60513

708-485-0606

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, English as a Second Language (ESL), Special Education, P.E. Classes, PTA, Counseling, Sports (Grades 5-8), Band, Preschool Screening, Music Instruction, Early Childhood, Extra-Curricular Activities, Computer Literacy, Gifted Program (to be developed), Art Instruction.

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted/Talented students. Counseling provided.

Extracurricular: Band, Sports.

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

Gross Elementary. 3524 Maple St., Brookfield, IL 60513, 708-485-0600.

Brook Park Elementary. 30th. & Raymond, La Grange Park, IL 60525, 708-354-3740.

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.

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Computer(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Babysitting, Bowling, Computers, Music, Ballet, Dance, Soccer, Swimming.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Dance, Volleyball, Swimming.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Men's Group, Women's Group, Pinochle.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired (Adult Program).

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