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Education in St. Charles

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 largely 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, Prinicpal
1125 S. Seventh Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 377-4822

Ferson Creek School
Mr. Chris Adkins, Interim 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
Mrs. Barbara Stokke, 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
Mr. Robert Allison, Principal
2033 Smith Road, West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 587-7200

Richmond Elementary School
Ms. Joana Gorby, Principal
300 S. 12th Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 377-4866

Wasco Elementary School
Dr. David Abhalter, Principal
4N782 School Street Wasco, IL 60183
(630) 377-4888

Wild Rose Elementary School
Mr. Larry Hyde, Principal
36W730 Red Haw Lane, St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 377-4890

Middle Schools

Haines Middle School
Mr. Charlie Kyle, Interim 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
(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

Dr. Melanie Raczkiewicz
Chief Academic Officer

Mr. Brad Cauffman
Assistant Superintendent of Business Services

2-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.

4-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) • (847) 841-7532
Elgin, IL, 60123
Educare of St. Charles, Inc. • (630) 377-0890
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
Trinity Lutheran Childcare (Preschool-K) • (630) 231-5849