Illinois has one of the most progressive educational systems in the nation. Students from Chicagoland schools are among the best and brightest. The major colleges and universities in the area are some of the most respected in the world, and there are dozens of small to medium-sized colleges throughout the six-county area that offer flexible and affordable education for all. There are a number of theological seminaries and schools of music, art and law.
Chicagoland schools are highly regarded nationwide, and have been inspiring some of the country?s best minds for over 150 years. Students in all grades reach educational goals beyond normal expectations using the progressive curriculum taught throughout the region. Educators challenge all students to explore interests beyond the core curriculum by attending special classes in advanced technology, Illinois history, geography, writing, music, art, drama and foreign language. The results speak for themselves; Chicagoland students annually rank in the upper echelon of Illinois? academic tests. Students? achievements, from Lakeview to Lockport, Aurora to Alsip, and everywhere in between, reflect the proud work ethic one expects from those educated by only the most talented teachers. Reaching personal goals beyond the classroom, Chicagoland students have attained national recognition in academics, athletics, music and more. National Merit Scholarship and Illinois State Scholars programs have honored countless thousands over the years and college-bound students continually outpace their counterparts nationwide in American College Test scores. Likewise, students consistently have scored higher than their peers on the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Private and parochial education programs also excel at stimulating young minds hungry for knowledge and preparing them for educational challenges in the future. Some of the most prestigious Universities and Colleges in the nation are found throughout the Chicagoland area. The most notable in Cook County include: Chicago State University, Governors State University, The Illinois Institute of Art, The University of Illinois at Chicago, Columbia College, DePaul University, Illinois Institute of Technology, John Marshall Law School, Loyola University, Northwestern University, Roosevelt University, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and The University of Chicago.
Excellent schools exist in the collar counties as well. In DuPage County are the College of DuPage, Benedictine University, Elmhurst College, North Central College and Wheaton College, among others. In Kane County are Elgin Community College, Waubonsee Community College and Judson College, while in Lake County are the College of Lake County and Lake Forest College. Students in McHenry County attend McHenry County College while those in Will County have Joliet Junior College and Lewis University as excellent options.Libraries Supplementing the excellent education that students receive throughout Chicagoland schools is an extensive, modern and thoroughly connected library system. Virtually every community has access to the latest educational resources for study outside the classroom. In Chicago itself, the country?s largest public library, the Harold Washington Library Center, is located at 400 S. State St. and houses an enormous collection of books, archives, periodicals, music and more. Its excellent children?s library promotes reading and learning at an early age. Most Chicagoland libraries have high-speed access to the Internet, opening unprecedented access to valuable information at the mere click of a mouse. The interlibrary loan system makes all publications available to everyone. By offering children?s reading programs, interactive study and lifelong learning initiatives, libraries throughout Chicagoland are focused on bringing the world of information to all. Public Schools Chicago Board of Education 1819 W. Pershing Rd., Chicago, IL 60609 (773) 535-8000 Suburban Schools Illinois Board of Education 100 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 814-2220 Private Schools A variety of agencies govern private elementary and secondary schools in metropolitan Chicago. For further information, contact: Archdiocese of Chicago School Office (312) 751-8200 Catholic School Board (312) 751-5200Jewish Federation of Chicago (312) 346-6700 Lutheran High School Assn. of Greater Chicago (630) 628-6289 Lutheran Church Missouri Synod of Northern Illinois (708) 449-3020 Colleges & Universities Chicago State University, Chicago: (773) 995-2000 Columbia College, Chicago: (312) 663-1600 DePaul University, Chicago: (312) 362-8000 DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago: (773) 929-6550 Elmhurst College, Elmhurst: (630) 279-4100 Governors State University, Chicago: (708) 534-5000 Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago: (312) 567-3000 Kendall College, Evanston: (847) 866-1300 Lewis University, Romeoville: (815) 838-0500 Loyola University of Chicago: (773) 274-3000 National Louis University, Evanston: (847) 475-1100 North Park College & Seminary, Chicago: (773) 244-6200 Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago: (773) 583-4050 Northwestern University, Evanston: (847) 491-7271 Roosevelt University, Chicago: (312) 341-3500 St. Xavier University, Chicago: (773) 779-3300 University of Chicago: (773) 702-8650 University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School, North Chicago: (847) 578-3000 University of Illinois at Chicago: (312) 996-7000
Community & Junior Colleges
City Colleges of Chicago: (312) 553-3303 College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn: (630) 858-2800 College of Lake County, Grayslake: (847) 223-6601 Morraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills: (708) 974-2110 Oakton Community College, Des Plaines: (847) 635-1600 Prairie State College, Chicago Heights: (708) 709-3500 South Suburban College, South Holland: (708) 596-2000 Triton College, River Grove: (708) 456-0300 William Rainey Harper College, Palatine: (847) 925-6000 Libraries The Chicago Public Library System Harold Washington Library Center, 400 South State St., Chicago, IL 60605 (773) 542-7279 Public College Enrollment University of Illinois at Chicago: 24,610 Harry S. Truman College: 14,147 Wilbur Wright College: 11,560 Northeastern Illinois University: 10,937 Governors State University: 8,800 Harold Washington College: 8,270 Richard J. Daley College: 8,200 Malcolm X College: 8,561 Olive-Harvey College: 7,778 Chicago State University: 7,580 Kennedy-King College: 6,681
Private College Enrollment
DePaul University: 19,549 Northwestern University: 17,041 Loyola University of Chicago: 13,359 University of Chicago: 12,016 Columbia College: 8,848 Roosevelt University: 6,960 National-Lewis University: 6,532 Illinois Institute of Technology: 6,062 Robert Morris College: 4,941 Lewis University: 4,108 St. Xavier College: 4,051 DeVry Institute of Technology: 4,001 North Park University: 2,198 The School of the Art Institute of Chicago: 2,370 Source: State of Illinois Board of Higher Education Databook, Fall 2001 Top U.S. Executive MBA Programs Ranked Schools 1. Northwestern University-Chicago (Kellogg) 2. University of Pennsylvania-Philadelphia (Wharton) 3. University of Chicago-Chicago 4. Duke University-Durham, NC (Fuqua) 5. Columbia University-New York City 6. New York University-New York City (Stern) 7. University of California-Los Angeles (Anderson) 8. Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Cambridge, MA (Sloan) 9. University of North Carolina-Chappel Hill, NC (Kenan-Flagler) 10. University of Southern California-Los Angeles (Marshall) Source: U.S. News & World Report, School Rankings, 2000 |