Getting to Know Elmhurst, IL 60126
Elmhurst is a remarkable town known for its tree lined streets and bustling downtown. It is located 16 miles from Chicago's loop with easy access to the Metra train and major interstates. The 37 mile long Illinois Prairie path runs through Elmhurst and attracts bikers, runners and walkers all year long. Elmhurst ranks in the top ten of best school districts in Illinois. Throughout the town, you can find a variety of parks, an award winning library, art museum, shops and an array of restaurants. The Elmhurst park district offers year-long activities for newborns to senior citizens and everything in between.
Elmhurst Schools
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 currently maintains 14 schools and serves more than 8,000 students. The district includes an early childhood center, 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, York High School, and a transition program. Standardized test scores within the district are well above state average and it is staffed with some of the finest and most qualified teachers in Illinois. Over 62% of the teachers hold advanced degrees and a great number are involved in leadership positions within the state and nationally. Elmhurst schools pride themselves on being at the forefront of curriculum development and technology within the classrooms.
Visit Elmhurst School District 205 Public Schools by clicking on the links below.
- Madison Early Childhood Education Center (3 & 4 years old)
- Edison Elementary School (K-5th)
- Emerson Elementary School (K-5th)
- Field Elementary School (K-5th)
- Fischer Elementary School (K-5th)
- Hawthorne Elementary School (K-5th)
- Jackson Elementary School (K-5th)
- Jefferson Elementary School (K-5th)
- Lincoln Elementary School (K-5th)
- Bryan Middle School (6th-8th)
- Sandburg Middle School (6th-8th)
- Churchville Middle School (6th-8th)
- York High School (9th-12th)
