Buffalo Grove has one of the most progressive educational systems in the nation. Students from the area are among the best and brightest. The Chicago area is host to major colleges and universities and 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.

Buffalo Grove schools reflect the proud work ethic one expects from those educated by only the most talented teachers. Reaching personal goals beyond the classroom, 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 our area include 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.

Supplementing the excellent education that students receive throughout Buffalo Grove is an extensive, modern and thoroughly connected library system. Virtually every community has access to the latest educational resources for study outside the classroom.  Its excellent children’s library promotes reading and learning at an early age. 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

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

Columbia College, Chicago: (312) 663-1600
DePaul University, Chicago: (312) 362-8000
Elmhurst College, Elmhurst: (630) 279-4100
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago: (312) 567-3000
Loyola University of Chicago: (773) 274-3000
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
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

College of Lake County, Grayslake: (847) 223-6601
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines: (847) 635-1600
William Rainey Harper College, Palatine: (847) 925-6000

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