With its topnotch schools, wealth of parks and recreation venues, and a raft of other excellent facilities and services, it’s no wonder that Hinsdale, IL homes doesn’t fail to attract buyers. Hinsdale, IL homes generally appeal to a wide demographic, but are particularly popular with families and those who have the means to lead an executive lifestyle.

The schools in Hinsdale’s District 181 and District 86 are one of the reasons why the village is the relocation magnet that it is. District 181 is made up of nine elementary and middle schools serving not just Hinsdale, but also Clarendon Hills and portions of Oak Brook, Burr Ridge and Willowbrook. All of the district’s schools feature regularly in yearly rankings of the state’s top 25 and top 50 schools. Average scores in state and nationwide achievement tests for District 181 are in the 90th percentile and above.

At District 86, which is comprised of Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South high schools, an impressive 97 percent of graduates go on to pursue higher education. Standard & Poor’s has recognized the district to be one of 69 academic outperformers in the state and both high schools have been included in Newsweek magazine’s ranking of the top 1,000 high schools in the country.

Clearly, providing their children with the best education possible is one of the top priorities of most owners of Hinsdale, IL  homes. Should you need more information about schools in the area, as well as Village of Hinsdale real estate, please don’t hesitate to contact your Hinsdale Realtor, Carla Steuck. A seasoned Realtor and longtime resident of the area, Carla is actively involved in the community and is a parent herself. She can provide you with in-depth information on the public school system, private schools, daycares and pre-schools based on research and personal experience.

Apart from the easy commute to and from Chicago and the excellence of the community’s schools, the Village of Hinsdale offers something that is a result of a harmonious blend of these and other varying elements – a quality of life that’s simply beyond compare. Take a look at Hinsdale, IL homes and let your Hinsdale Realtor, Carla Steuck, introduce you to everything that this exceptional community has to offer.

Enjoying yourself and spending quality time with your family is easy to do in Hinsdale, just ask your Hinsdale Realtor. The village has many strategically located parks as well as a choice selection of country clubs, health clubs, private clubs and fitness centers located in and near the community. The Ruth Lake Country Club features a par-71, 18-hole regulation length golf course, as does the Hinsdale Golf Club (which is technically in Clarendon Hills).  

The parks are equipped with facilities for ice skating, tennis, soccer, swimming, baseball and a host of other sports and activities. The 52-acre Katherine Legge Memorial Park and Lodge not only provides scenic views, it’s also where you’ll find the Hinsdale Center for the Arts, a designated “Established Regional Arts Institution” and host of a variety of cultural programs throughout the year.

Hinsdale also has its own hospital, Hinsdale Hospital, which was founded in 1904 and was DuPage County’s first medical center. A state-of-the-art 462-bed facility staffed by more than 500 physicians, the hospital is one of the most highly regarded in the region today.

Come to Hinsdale and see why this community has become one of the most sought-after in Chicagoland. Consult with Hinsdale Realtor Carla Steuck and let her help you make the move. Carla can be contact on her cell at 630-842-8812 anytime for more information.

The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools that are either academically superior or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement to high levels. In addition to being honored at a ceremony in Washington, DC, where each school receives a plaque and flag signifying their status, these schools serve as models for other schools throughout the nation.

More information can be found at:  http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/index.html

Hinsdale Schools awarded the Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence 2009:

Hinsdale Middle School

100 S Garfield Street

Hinsdale, IL  60521-4252

Phone: (630) 887-1370

Principal: Mr. Ruben Pena

Clarendon Hills Middle School

301 Chicago Avenue

Clarendon Hills, IL  60514-2608 

Phone:  (630) 887-4260

Principal:  Mr. Griffin Sonntag

Madison Elementary School  

611 South Madison

Hinsdale, IL  60521-3982

Phone:  (630) 887-1390

Principal:  Ms. Melinda McMahon

My children attended Madison School and currently attending Hinsdale Middle School! I am so excited about this announcement.

I got a message from: 

HINSDALE COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 181
Message sent – 9/15/2009
Blue Ribbon Schools Announcement

To all District 181 Families, Teachers, Support Staff and Administrators:Madison Elementary School, Clarendon Hills Middle School and Hinsdale Middle School have been named 2009 Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. The announcement came today from Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.This is a great honor for our outstanding district. It speaks to the strength of our students’ performance, a partnership with our parents in the education of our children, and the professionalism of our staff.A total of 16 Illinois schools were selected as Blue Ribbon Schools for 2009. For more information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2009/09/09152009.html.

Congratulations to all!