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Long Grove is an affluent village in Lake County, Illinois, United States, approximately 35 miles northwest of Chicago. The village has strict building ordinances to preserve its “country-town atmosphere”.

The Long Grove area was first settled in the late 1830’s by the George Ruth family, who claimed 160 acres of pristine prairie land, including all four corners of an old Indian trail crossing near a long grove of trees and a meandering stream. Other pioneers soon followed. By 1880 Long Grove was a thriving village with two general stores, two blacksmiths, two wagon and carriage shops, a tavern, a hotel, a creamery, three churches, and four one-room schools. Many of these buildings still exist, and now house shops and restaurants.

The Long Grove area is now known for its historic downtown, its exclusive million dollar homes and the annual chocolate, strawberry and apple festivals that take place in May, June and September, respectively.  As Illinois’ first historic district, Long Grove’s charm is distinctively real. Visitors love the relaxed pace and interesting mix of local shops, restaurants, art, and entertainment. Famous for our annual festivals and lush green spaces, Long Grove, was recently named one of Chicago’s Best Public Spaces by the Metropolitan Planning Council.

In addition to its historic downtown area, Long Grove also offers other businesses such as Peet’s Coffee, Sunset Foods and CVS as well as Hillcrest Golf Course and and the Twin Orchard Country Club golf courses.

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RATING* SCHOOL NAME GRADES SCHOOL TYPE
4 May Whitney Elementary School Preschool - 5th Grade Public
N/A Lincoln School Preschool - Preschool Public
N/A Diamond Lake Elementary School Preschool - 2Nd Grade Public
N/A Fairhaven School Preschool - 12th Grade Public
N/A Lincoln Early Childhood Center Preschool - Preschool Public
4 Seth Paine Elementary School Kindergarten - 5th Grade Public
5 Sarah Adams Elementary School Kindergarten - 5th Grade Public
5 Spencer Loomis Elementary School Kindergarten - 5th Grade Public
5 Country Meadows Elementary School 1St Grade - 5th Grade Public
5 Isaac Fox Elementary School Kindergarten - 5th Grade Public
5 Kildeer Countryside Elementary School 1St Grade - 5th Grade Public
4 Fremont Intermediate School 3Rd Grade - 5th Grade Public
2 Mechanics Grove Elementary School 3Rd Grade - 5th Grade Public
N/A Washington Elementary School Kindergarten - 2Nd Grade Public
2 West Oak Intermediate School 3Rd Grade - 5th Grade Public
N/A Fremont Elementary School Kindergarten - 2Nd Grade Public
5 Woodlawn Middle School 6th Grade - 8th Grade Public
5 Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus 6th Grade - 8th Grade Public
5 Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus 6th Grade - 8th Grade Public
2 West Oak Middle School 6th Grade - 8th Grade Public
3 Carl Sandburg Middle School 6th Grade - 8th Grade Public
4 Fremont Jr High/Middle School 6th Grade - 8th Grade Public
N/A South School 6th Grade - 8th Grade Public
5 Lake Zurich High School 9th Grade - 12th Grade Public
4 Mundelein Cons High School 9th Grade - 12th Grade Public
N/A St Francis De Sales School Preschool - 8th Grade Catholic/Religious
N/A St Mary Of The Annunciation School Preschool - 5th Grade Catholic/Religious
N/A Carmel Catholic High School 9th Grade - 12th Grade Catholic/Religious
N/A Montessori School Of Long Grove Preschool - 6th Grade Private/Charter
N/A St Matthew Early Childhood Center Preschool - Preschool Private/Charter
N/A Quentin Road Christian School Preschool - 12th Grade Private/Charter
N/A Long Grove Country School Preschool - Kindergarten Private/Charter
N/A Kindercare Learning Center - Lake Zurich Preschool - Kindergarten Private/Charter
N/A Bright Horizons At Kemper Lake Preschool - Preschool Private/Charter
N/A Libertyville Montessori Preschool - 1St Grade Private/Charter
N/A Mundelein Montessori School Preschool - Preschool Private/Charter
N/A Montessori And Music Center Preschool - Kindergarten Private/Charter
N/A Kindercare Learning - Mundelein Preschool - 6th Grade Private/Charter
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