Pleasantdale Middle School

We relocated from Naperville Schools, and having a good experience there, the school system was one thing that made me want to stay in Naperville. After being a part of the Pleasantdale community for several years, I have no regrets. Every single person I have dealt with at the school, from the office staff, teachers, and principal to the superintendent and other parents has made a positive impact. This school truly feels like a community. I am often in awe at how both of my kids are thriving both academically and social/emotionally at Pleasantdale. The teachers and principal are engaging and encourage participation from the parents. I am so happy we are part of this community!

Willow Springs Elementary is a great school. The office staff is extremely helpful and friendly.The teachers are very willing to work with student and do a great job of making sure their students are understanding things.The school offers parents to drop off/pick up students or bus transportation.They have lots of rescources for speech, physical and occupational.Lots of fun activities during school days and outside of school days.Overall great school!

Both our children attended Highlands and currently both at LT. We have nothing but positive experiences there while our children attended and are flourishing while at LT and off to college. Thank you.

Oak school is an outstanding elementary school. The principal, Dr. Martha Henrikson demonstrates that she cares deeply about the success of each student and that philosophy that is shared by the entire staff. Oak is in District 181, feeds into the highly rated Hinsdale Middle School and then to Hinsdale High School. It is one of the top schools in Illinois for a very good reason.

St. Cletus is a small school with grade sizes starting at about 25 kids or more. Most of the families are wonderful with kind, caring parents and the campus with all of the green space is fantastic. It can be difficult for a child to find kids to connect with as the population is so small and for that, they may feel like they do not fit in/are excluded. A student can be involved with all sports and never have the fear of being cut as there are barely enough students to make a team. You may travel far for sporting events to be with like schools. High teacher turnover every year but thankfully a few of the great teachers stay year after year. My daughter was part of a bullying incident that was significant and it was not handled well by the leadership as has happened with a few others we know. It is okay to be kind and compassionate but discipline accordingly. Also be prepared for a significant amount of fundraising, volunteering, and additional financial contributions besides tuition. My recommendation is that you have a conversation with Principal Schaefer about teacher turnover, how they address bullying and discipline, and expected additional financial commitments as you consider this school.