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Education

Since 1835, when school was held in one room of Warren Tyler’s log cabin, quality education has been a priority for St. Charles residents. Today, Community Unit School District 303 serves 13,810 students in grades K through 12 from St. Charles and the surrounding area.

It has earned a reputation for excellence in education due to student achievements in academics, music and athletics, the outstanding quality of district teachers, a high level of community involvement, a solid financial base, and a comprehensive, working strategic plan. St. Charles School District currently has 12 elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, and one special education school.

Higher Education

Elgin Community College is a fully accredited two-year community college serving more than 200,000 residents in District 509, offering more than 100 vocational and academic programs. ECC’s Business/Industry Training Center provides customized on-site training, needs assessments, Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, and brokerage services to secure state grants.

The college’s Business Conference Center offers a comprehensive slate of business training seminars.

The facility is available for business functions and can accommodate groups of 10 to 250 with an award-winning catering service.

Judson University in Elgin is a four-year Christian liberal arts college with academic disciplines offered in teacher education and six major divisions. Its Evening Degree program offers degrees in accounting, business, and computer information science; all evening classes meet at the Fountain Square Campus of Elgin Community College.

Aurora University, located in nearby Aurora, as well as National-Louis University in Wheeling provides residents with excellent educational opportunities close to home.

Elementary Schools

Anderson Elementary School
Mr. Jeffrey Hildreth, Principal
35W071 Villa Marie Road
St. Charles, IL 60174
(847) 697-5040

Bell-Graham Elementary School
Mrs. RuthAnn Dunton, Principal
4N505 Fox Mill Boulevard
St. Charles, IL 60175
(630) 762-6670

Corron Elementary School
Ms. Denise Liechty, Principal
455 Thornwood Way
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 741-7998

Davis Elementary School
Mr. Michael Backer, Principal
1125 S. Seventh Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 377-4822

Ferson Creek School
Mr. Chris Adkins, Principal
38W160 Bolcum Road
St. Charles, IL 60175
(630) 513-4480

Fox Ridge Elementary School
Ann Van Zandt, Principal
1905 Tyler Road
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-4460

Lincoln Elementary School
Mr. Adam Zbrozek, Principal
211 S. Sixth Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 377-4838

Munhall Elementary School
Jan Geier, Principal
1400 S. 13th Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 377-4860

Norton Creek Elementary School
Dr. Rachel Overton, Principal
2033 Smith Road
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 587-7200

Richmond Elementary School
Mr. Guillermo Heredia, Principal
300 S. 12th Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 377-4866

Wasco Elementary School
Mrs. Barbara Stokke, Principal
4N782 School Street
Wasco, IL 60183
(630) 377-4888

Wild Rose Elementary School
Mrs. Donna Clavelli, Principal
36W730 Red Haw Lane
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 377-4890

Middle Schools

Haines Middle School
Mr. Charlie Kyle, Principal
305 S. Ninth Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 377-4827

Thompson Middle School
Dr. Pamela Kibbons, Principal
705 W. Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 377-4872

Wredling Middle School
Ms. Melissa Dockum, Principal
1200 Dunham Road
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 443-3360

High Schools

St. Charles East High School
Mr. Robert Miller, Principal
1020 Dunham Road
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-1100

St. Charles North High School
Mrs. Kim Zupec, Principal
255 Red Gate Road
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 443-5700

Administration
201 S. Seventh Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-3030; FAX (630) 513-5392
www.d303.org

Dr. Donald Schlomann
Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Cheryl LaFave
Assistant Superintendent for Learning & Teaching

Dr. Brian Harris
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Mr. Ronald Knapik
Area Assistant Superintendent

Mr. John Baird
Area Assistant Superintendent

Mr. Brad Cauffman
Assistant Superintendent of Business Services

Two-Year Accredited Public Community College

Elgin Community College (10 miles north - Elgin) supports the business community with the Business Conference Center, Applied Business Technology Center, and Advanced Technology Center (lab space for 21 occupational education programs). Business counseling offered at no cost at the St. Charles City Hall; call for an appointment at (847) 888-7488. Customized training is available through the Business and Industry Training Center, (847) 214-7804.

Four-Year Institutions Closest Schools Serving St. Charles are:

Aurora University/Aurora
(630) 892-6431

Northern Illinois University/DeKalb
(815) 753-1000

Judson University/Elgin
(847) 695-2500

Business Meeting/Training Centers

ACT - 25,000 sqaure feet
13 classrooms for up to 1,000
Call (630) 762-6826 for more information.

Q Center - 150 acres
112 classrooms for up to 2,000
Call (630) 377-3100 for more information.

Parochial/Private

Bethlehem Preschool Center (Preschool)
(630) 584-6027

Chesterbrook Academy (Preschool-K)
(630) 513-8282

Da Vinci Academy (K-8)
Elgin, IL 60123 • (847) 841-7532

Elgin Academy (Preschool-12)
Elgin, IL 60120 • (847) 695-0303

The Goddard School (Preschool)
(630) 513-1011

Hosanna! Lutheran Church & Preschool (Preschool)
(630) 584-6434

Montessori Children’s House of Campton (Preschool-K)
(630) 443-1410

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (Preschool)
(630) 584-8638