Skokie is a town of about 60,000 13 miles north of downtown Chicago. The village has a large retail base, including the recently renovated Old Orchard shopping center, as well as companies such as G.D. Searle and Rand McNally located within its borders. It also features an active Park District and Public Library. Six elementary (65, 68, 69, 72, 73, and 73.5) and two high school districts (202 & 219) serve Skokie. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-94/Edens Expwy., I-90/Kennedy Expwy.),and major local roads (Skokie Blvd., Dempster St., Touhy Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra at the Park Ridge station, and by the CTA Skokie Swift. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 24 (Express) and 32 minutes respectively. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 847-673-0500 Northern Illinois Gas: 847-729-4300

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

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-982-5300

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 847-982-5900

Public Library: 5215 Oakton St., 847-673-7774

Lutheran General Hospital: 847-723-5154 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.

7700 Gross Point Rd.

Skokie, IL 60077

847-965-1290

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, P.E. Classes, Special Education, Computer Literacy, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Foreign Language, Counseling, Summer School, 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: Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Cafeteria, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Swimming Pool, Science Labs, Vocational Labs.

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

Curriculum/Courses: Includes (but not limited to) English, Intro. to American Literature, American Literature & Composition, Public Speaking, Applied Math, Basic Math, Foundations of Math, Algebra, Geometry, PreCalculus, Calculus, American History, People and their Cultures, Western Civilization, Economics, Earth Science, Life Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Spanish, German, French, Hebrew, Art, P.E., Health, Consumer Education.

Elective Courses: Creative Writing, Journalism, Newspaper Production, Yearbook Production, World Literature, English Grammar, Humanities, Debate, Statistics, Computer Science, Math Analysis, Advanced Math Topics, Computer Programming, Economics, European History, Psychology, Sociology, Family Living, Social Problems, Spanish, French, German, Hebrew, Spanish Conversation, Art Studio, Acting, Play Production, Stagecraft, Theater Workshop, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Guitar, Theory of Music, Accounting, Advertising, Business Management, Business Law, Business Math, Computer Applications, Intro. to Business, Marketing, Intro. to Computers, Cooperative Vocational Education, Cosmetology, Chef's Course, Commercial Foods, International Foods, Meals & Entertaining, Fashion Workshop, Interior Design, Child Development, Architectural Drafting, Automotives, Electronics, Engineering Drafting, Material Processing Technology, Technical Drafting, Technology, Keyboarding, Work/Study

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Speech Therapy, Counseling provided.

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

Niles North High School. 9800 Lawler Ave., Skokie, IL 60077, 847-673-6900.

Niles West High School. Oakton at Edens Expwy., Skokie, IL 60077, 847-966-3800.

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

1600 Dodge Ave.

Evanston, IL 60201

847-492-3800

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Counseling, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Hot Lunch Program, Tutoring, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Summer School, Early Childhood (Full-Day Preschool operated by the Home Economics Department), Foreign Language, Computer Literacy.

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

Accreditation: Yes. Regional Accrediting Agency.

Features: Music Room/Area, Computers/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Swimming Pool, Art Room/Area, Cafeteria, Fieldhouse, Planetarium, Greenhouse, Cable T.V. Studio.

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

Curriculum/Courses: Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Consumer Math, Technical Math, Computer Programming - BASIC, Computer Programming - PASCAL, Computer Science AP, Global Cultures, American Studies, Journalism, American Legal System, U.S. History, Civics, European History AP, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, French, Spanish, Latin, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Band, Chorus, String Orchestra, Woodwind Instruments, Electronic Music, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Journalism, Global Cultures, American Studies, African. History, Economics, Latin History, U.S. History, Global Cultures, Middle East: Past & Present, Tradition & Change in China & Southeast Asia, History & Art of the Pacific Rim, Asian Cultures & Foods, Twentieth Century Russia, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Health Occupations, Anatomy & Physiology, Cosmetology, Food, Science & Nutrition, Science, Technology & Society, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Hebrew, Dance, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Business Law, Marketing, Advertising & Sales, Banking & Finance, Computer Programming, Entrepreneurship, Contemporary Business Management - Honors, Automotive, Carpentry, Drafting, Technical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Metals-Machine Tool Operation, Graphic Arts, Offset Lithograpy, Welding, Computer Repair, Electricity, Experimental Electronics, Child Care & Parenting, Child Study, Child Psychology, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Restaurant/Hotel Management, Food as a Career, Computer Science.

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

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

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

5050 Madison St.

Skokie, IL 60077

847-675-7666

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: English as a Second Language (ESL), Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening, Foreign Language, Before/After-School Care* (Skokie Park District, 847-674-1500 for info.), Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Sports, Computer Literacy, Extra-Curricular Activities, PTA, Counseling.

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

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

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, P.E., Art, Music, Computer, Foreign Language (Grades 7-8), Industrial Arts (Junior High), Home Economics (Junior High), Drama (Junior High), Guitar (Junior High).

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Before- & After-School Care* (Grades K-5).

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Member of the Niles Township Department of Special Education (NTSDE). Speech Therapy, Counseling, Learning Disability Resource provided.

Extracurricular: Band (Grade 4 & up), Orchestra (Grade 4 & up), Sports (Grades 6 & up), Chorus (Grades 6 & up), School Clubs.

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

Lincoln Junior High. 7839 Lincoln Ave., Skokie, IL 60077, 847-676-3545.

Madison Elementary. 5100 Madison St., Skokie, IL 60077, 847-675-3048.

Thomas Edison Elementary. 8200 Gross Point Rd., Morton Grove, IL 60053, 847-966-6210

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

3907 Dobson St.

Skokie, IL 60076

847-674-8213

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Extra-Curricular Activities, Gifted Program, English as a Second Language (ESL), Summer School, Early Childhood, Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Sports, Special Education, PTA, Before/After-School Care, Tutoring (Grades 4-8).

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See tables below

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

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

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Career Education, Foreign Language (Spanish, Grades 7-8), P.E., Art, Music.

Extras: After School Care, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered, Gifted/Talented students. Speech Therapy, Counseling, Tutoring provided.

Extracurricular: School Clubs, Sports, Band (Grade 4 & up), Chorus.

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

8000 E. Prairie Rd.

Skokie, IL 60076

847-673-1220

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL), Gifted Program, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening, After-school Care (through the Skokie Park District), Computer Literacy, PTA, Counseling.

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted/Talented students.

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

McCracken Middle School. 8000 E. Prairie Rd., Skokie, IL 60076, 847-673-1220.

Middleton Elementary. 8300 St. Louis Ave., Skokie, IL 60076, 847-673-1222.

Tripp Primary School. 8000 E. Prairie Rd., Skokie, IL 60076, 847-673-1223.

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

9440 Kenton Ave.

Skokie, IL 60076

847-676-9000

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Gifted Program, Computer Literacy, PTA, Tutoring (Remedial Reading), Preschool Screening, Summer School, Early Childhood (tuition-based Pre-K/Child Care program for 3 & 4 year olds), Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Before/After-School Care, English as a Second Language (ESL), Hot Lunch Program.

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

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

Curriculum (Junior High): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Industrial Arts, Home Economics.

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Before- & After School Car (Grades K-5).

Special Needs: Gifted, Learning Disabled students. Speech Therapy, Counseling, Some services provided in conjunction with the Niles Township Department of Special Education.

Extracurricular: Theater/Drama, Sports, School Clubs, Band (Grade 4 & up), Chorus & Orchestra ((Strings) - Junior High)).

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

Old Orchard Junior High. 9310 Kenton Ave., Skokie, IL 60076, 847-676-9010.

Devonshire Elementary. 9040 Kostner Ave., Skokie, IL 60076, 847-676-9280.

Highland Elementary. 9700 Crawford Ave., Skokie, IL 60076, 847-676-9380.

Stenson Elementary. 9201 Lockwood Ave., Skokie, IL 60077, 847-967-9380.

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

7040 Laramie Ave.

Skokie, IL 60077

847-674-8213

School System Statistics: 1 school in district. K - 8th. grades. 510 students enrolled. 41 classroom teachers. Student/Teacher Ratio - 13.3:1. 51.2% of teachers with a Bachelor's Degree only. 48.8% of teachers with a Graduate Degree. Per Pupil Cost - $7,994.

District-Wide Programs: Band, Orchestra (Grades 4-8), Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports (Intramural Program - Grades 3-8), Foreign Language (Spanish, Grades 7-8), Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Music Instruction, Art Instruction, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL), Computer Literacy.

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

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

1314 Ridge Ave.

Evanston, IL 60201

847-492-5986

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Early Childhood (Headstart - 1/2 day for 3 & 4 year olds, Full-Day Child Care for ages 2 1/2 - 5, and Family Focus: Family Resource program at Oakton Elementary School, 436 Ridge Ave. in Evanston, and at the Evanston Plaza Shopping Center, 1960 Dempster St. in Evanston), Preschool Screening (through Services for Pre-Primary Age Children or SPPAC), Special Education, Gifted Program, Tutoring (Remedial Reading), Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Extra-Curricular Activities, Foreign Language (Grades 6-8), Band, (Grades 4-8), Orchestra (Grades 4-8), Chorus (Grades 3-8, Optional - ExtraCurricular), Summer School, Math/Science Corridor Program, Outdoor Education (Camp Timber-Lee), Hot Lunch Program, Counseling, English as a Second Language (ESL), PTA.

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

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

Curriculum (Middle School): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Library, Creative Drama, Home Economics, Industrial Arts.

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

PreK/K Activities: Art, Music, Science/Nature, Math Readiness, Reading Readiness, Stories, Creative Movement.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Summer School, Before & After-School Care (Grades K-5).

Special Needs: Behavior Disordered, Learning Disabled, Physically Handicapped, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Gifted/Talented students. Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling provided.

Extracurricular: Orchestra, Band, Chorus (Grade 4 & up for preceding three), Sports, School Clubs, Theater/Drama (Middle School for latter three).

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

District Schools (Skokie grade schools only):

Chute Middle School. 1400 Oakton St., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7892.

Haven Middle School. 2417 Prairie Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-7886.

Nichols Middle School. 800 Greenleaf St., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7881.

Walker Elementary. 3601 Church St., Skokie, IL 60203, 847-492-7986.

Timber Ridge Magnet School. 3701 Davis St., Skokie, IL 60203, 847-492-7986.

M.L. King Lab School. 2424 Lake St., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-7876.

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.

4400 Grove St.

Skokie, IL 60076

847-674-1500

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

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Ballet, Dance, Computers, Reading/Stories, Gymnastics, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Nature, Piano, Violin, Fitness, Karate, Cheerleading, Roller Skating, Wrestling, Flag Football, Tae Kwon Do, Theater, Sign Language, Ice Skating, Baseball, Softball, Football, Swimming.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Acting, Dance, Sign Language, Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Computers, Pet Obedience Training, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, Ice Skating, Swimming

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Dance, Tai Chi, Speakers, Bridge, Men's Group, Women's Group, Acting, Trips, Tours, Golf.

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

Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment, Member of Maine Niles Association of Special Recreation (M-NASR).

Other Services: Child Care, Preschool.

5050 W. Church St.

Skokie, IL 60077

847-675-2200

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

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Soccer, Hockey, Basketball, Swimming, Theater, Cooking, Karate, Football, Softball, Open Gym(s).

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Bridge, Yiddish, Hebrew, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Chorus, Book Review, Jewish Studies, Finance Club, Creative Literature, Current Events, Fitness, Volleyball, Basketball, Racquetball, Open Gym(s).

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

Other Services: Preschool, Child Care.