Frankfort Education and Youth
Frankfort residents hold a strong belief in the value of education and strongly support the school systems of the community. From pre-school through high school, residents of Frankfort benefit from knowledgeable and committed faculties, curricula that ensure academic and personal achievement, active parent and youth groups, and a wide range of extracurricular programs.
Frankfort School District 157C and Summit Hill District 161 serve elementary age and junior high school children. With an enrollment of approximately 2,300 students in three schools, District 157C’s students consistently score at or above national and state averages in achievement tests. Children from kindergarten through third grade attend Grand Prairie Elementary School, grades four and five attend Chelsea Elementary School, and grades six through eight attend Hickory Creek Middle School in Frankfort’s School District 157C. New middle schools in both districts 157C and 161 will be opening in the next two years. Enrichment and gifted programs, extended day kindergarten programs, updated technology and an award-winning band program, coupled with excellent academic offerings and strong parent involvement, make Frankfort’s grade schools a solid beginning for all youngsters.
Lincoln-Way East High School (in School District #210) serves families in the Frankfort and Mokena communities. This five year old high school campus has an enrollment of approximately 3,500 students. Students have an opportunity to enroll in over 180 courses, including advanced placement, technical training and occupational classes. ACT scores place Lincoln-Way East students in the top 15% of the high schools in the six-county Chicagoland area, while per-pupil expenditures remainin the bottom five in the same six-county area for high school districts. School District #210 has a graduation rate of 96.2%. Many students in the Lincoln-Way school district have been honored with National Merit Scholarship and Illinois State Scholar program awards. Students from Lincoln-Way East attend colleges and universities throughout the country.
In addition to consistent high academics, the Lincoln Way East High School Griffins football team became the State Champions in the 8A class in 2005. The Lincoln Way East Griffins are the first football program in Illinois history to win a state championship within five years of playing their first game, and to have played in the state playoffs in each of its first five seasons.
Joliet Junior College in nearby Joliet offers two-year associate degrees and programs. Governor’s State University in University Park, Lewis University and the College of St. Francis in Joliet are four-year institutions. Frankfort’s proximity to Chicago gives residents access to a host of quality educational institutions including the University of Illinois, University of Chicago, Loyola University and DePaul University.
The Frankfort Public Library, established in 1961 (converted to a district in 1971), not only serves as a multi-faceted informational center, but also as a cultural learning experience for all ages. The 20,000 square foot facility serves over 25,000 district residents with various internet and online catalog selections and multimedia workstations. Summer reading programs, book discussion groups, storytimes for children and special events provide learning access to people of all ages. In addition, the library is a showcase for many sculptures and unique garden centers.
The Frankfort Youth Commission focuses on asset-building and positive values that our youth need to succeed and thrive in our society today. The Youth Commission works together with the Village to promote programs and activities that encourage caring supportive relationships with families, peers and adults in Frankfort. The Commission views youth as a vital part of the community as problem solvers and contributors.
With a commitment to its children, Frankfort has earned a reputation for excellence in education.
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