Noah Levy: Highland Park Schools in Highland Park IL

Can You Tell Me About the Highland Park Schools?

Often times when I am taking a home buyer out to look at homes in Highland Park IL  I am  asked about the schools. As a Real Estate professional in Highland Park IL and a Mother of two boys I know that schools are a key factor when looking for a home.  I remember when were looking for a home - the schools were a big  part  of  our decision making prior to purchasing our home.

In Highland Park IL there are eight Elementary Schools and three Middle Schools. These eleven schools are all a part of North Shore School District 112.

Highland Park Elementary Schools:

Braeside School               Address: 150 Pierce Road, Highland Park, IL                   Phone: (847) 433-0155

Indian Trail School           Address: 2075 St. Johns Avenue, Highland Park, IL          Phone: (847) 432-9257

Lincoln School                 Address: 711 W. Lincoln Avenue, Highland Park, IL           Phone: (847) 432-1720

Oak Terrace School         Address: 240 Prairie Avenue, Highwood, IL                        Phone: (847) 433-0930

Ravinia School                 Address: 763 Dean Avenue, Highland Park, IL                  Phone: (847) 432-4260

Red Oak School               Address: 530 Red Oak Lane, Highland Park, IL                 Phone: (847) 831-4570

Sherwood School             Address: 1900 Stratford Road, Highland Park, IL               Phone: (847) 831-9152

Wayne Thomas School     Address: 2939 Summit Avenue, Highland Park, IL              Phone: (847) 433-0090

Highland Park Middle Schools:

Edgewood Middle School   Address: 929 Edgewood Road, Highland Park, IL              Phone: (847) 432-3858

Elm Place Middle School    Address: 2031 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL              Phone: (847) 432-9217

Northwood Junior High      Address: 945 North Avenue, Highland Park, IL                 Phone: (847) 432-4770

Braeside, Lincoln, Ravinia and Red Oak Elementary Schools  feed into Edgewood Middle School.  Indian Trail and Sherwood Elementary  Schools feed into Elm Place Middle School.  Oak Terrace and Wayne Thomas Elementary Schools feed into Northwood Junior High. 

Highland Park High School is located at 433 Vine Avenue in Highland Park IL and is a part of District 113 along with Deerfield High School which is located at 1959 N. Waukegan in Deerfield IL.  Families whose children attend Red Oak School or Sherwood School have a choice of attending either Highland Park or Deerfield High School.

For those families  moving to Highland Park IL with little ones take a look at Preschool options in Highland Park IL and surrounding North Shore Suburbs.

I always suggest to my clients to visit the schools once they have narrowed their home search. All of the schools in Highland Park IL welcome families and will be happy to give school tours - just call ahead.  Additionally,  I also suggest that before buying real estate in one of the Highland Park IL neighborhoods to  check the school report cards of the specific school to see if it fits the needs of your family. Whether you have children or not, buying a home in a community with good schools is very important. Well- regarded schools increase property values and add to the desirability of a community.

As a parent, resident and a Real Estate Professional in Highland Park, IL I have always been a strong advocate of Highland Park  Schools and I will continue to educate my clients about the wonderful system and  share my first hand experiences.  Additionally, I am involved with the schools on a daily basis through the pta/pto and am able to keep my clients updated with any District 112 and 113 (Highland Park School District) modifications.

This blog post Highland Park Schools in Highland Park IL was written by Noah Levy- Highland Park REALTOR.