For parents in Algonquin, knowing which school your child will attend is one of the most important steps in planning an education.
Algonquin has many school options across two public school districts. Understanding which school is tied to your address ensures your child starts off in the right place.
With this guide, we’ll help simplify the process by providing reliable tools to identify your designated school for your student.
What to know about Algonquin’s school districts
Algonquin is served by two public school districts: Community Unit School District 300 and Huntley Community School District 58. Here’s a closer look at what you need to know about both districts:
Community Unit School District 300
Community Unit School District 300 is headquartered in Algonquin but serves students from all over Kane and McHenry counties. The district is made up of 27 schools and educates 20,161 students.
- Key features: The majority of the district’s schools fall into the “commendable” category from the state, the second-highest designation given to schools. One of the district’s schools, Eastview Elementary School, is among the top 10% of schools in the state. The district is also in the midst of a facilities master plan project intended to improve education in the district.
- Contact information: Visit https://d300.org or call 847-551-8300.
Huntley Community School District 58
Huntley Community School District 58 is made up of nine schools serving 4,841 students from its headquarters in Algonquin. The district has outperformed the state across the board on benchmark tests.
- Key features: Every school in this district is designated as “commendable,” the second-highest ranking from the state. The district is known for its “campus” concept developed during a period of rapid population growth in the 2000s.
- Contact information: Visit https://huntley158.org or call 847-659-6158.
How to check your school boundaries in Algonquin
To get started, here are two simple ways to identify which school your address is assigned to.
Use online tools
Both of Algonquin’s main school districts offer school lookup tools:
- Community Unit School District 300: Visit https://d300.org to see their boundary map.
- Huntley Community School District 58: You can see schools listed on a map at https://huntley158.org.
Contact your district
Unsure about your address or on a boundary line? You can use the following contact information:
- Community Unit School District 300: Email John Hummel, the district’s chief technology officer at john.hummel@d300.org with school boundary questions.
- Huntley Community School District 58: Call the district’s registration office at 847-659-6147 to confirm your boundaries.
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