STEVE KOLKO

Broker/Manager

Coldwell Banker
Highland Park, IL

847.926.1684

The North Shore, Highland Park, IL, and surrounding areas are some of the most desirable places to live in the country. The schools in the area are among the finest around. Use this section as a quick reference to area communities and schools.

I have included sites to find and compare schools nationally and locally. The community information section gives you a quick reference to all Chicagoland communities including school district phone numbers, utility phone numbers and web sites for each community. There is also a link to compare housing prices across the country and a place to search for listings throughout Chicagoland.

Finally, there is a section of quick links covering Highland Park, Illinois.

If you ever have any questions about the area, the schools or real estate in general feel free to call me at 847-926-1684 or  email me  .

COMMUNITY & SCHOOL INFORMATION

SCHOOL LINKS

Illinois School Profile is designed to make it easier for you to get critical data about schools in a format that’s easy to understand. You’ll find key information like average class size, student body makeup, average ACT scores, teacher experience and salaries, student academic performance at different grade levels, and a breakdown of how your school district spends its money.

School Report Cards - Illinois State Board of Education provides indepth reports on numerous variables including test scores of each school. Illinois has mandatory report cards which help you evaluate and compare schools.

Compare Schools Nationally and Locally - A national site, School Matters is a fabulous site to see how schools rate across the country. This site has lots of great information for concerned parents.

Catholic Schools in the Chicagoland area  - This site helps you locate Catholic schools in the Chicago area.

Jewish Schools in Illinois  -  Directory of Jewish schools throughout the state

Chicago Area Independent Schools - If you are looking for an alternative to public schools, this site links to private schools in the Chicago area.

HIGHLAND PARK LINKS

City of Highland Park
City of Highland Park Community Guide
Highland Park Chamber of Commerce 
Highland Park Information Gateway
North Shore School District 112
Township High School District 113
Highland Park Public Library
Park District of Highland Park
Greenways Plan Map for Pedestrians and Bicycles
Metra  Commuter Train Schedule to Chicago from Highland Park

COMMUNITY LINKS

Search for Listings Throughout the Chicagoland Area  - Search from this site now

All Chicago Area Communities   - Information about every community in the greater Chicagoland Area
Home Price Comparison Index   - Compare housing prices in major cities
Transfer Tax Guide  - Find out if a local community has a transfer tax or requires inspections
Cook County Assessor   - Pictures maps and house features
Lake County Communities  - Information about each town in Lake County
Lake County Site  - The official site of Lake County

STEVE KOLKO
Broker/Manager

Coldwell Banker
1893 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL, 60035
847.926.1684
FAX  847.433.7266