Area Information for Winnetka, Illinois

Winnetka, Illinois is a village located about 19 miles north of downtown Chicago in Cook County. 

As with most of the North Shore communities, Winnetka is known for its affluence, prominent residences and fabulous recreational amenities.

In 2009, CNN Money named Winnetka one of the best places to live.  In addition, the village is consistently recognized as the richest village in Illinois.

Education in Winnetka, Illinois

Winnetka residents are served by the Winnetka Public School System, which is also known as District 36. This school district consists of such quality schools as:

• Hubbard Woods Elementary Schools
• Crow Island Elementary School
• Samuel Sewall Greeley Elementary School
• The Skokie School
• Washburne School

For high school, most of the residents in Winnetka attend New Trier High School, which serves grades 9 through 12.

There are also a number of private schools near Winnetka, including:

• Faith, Hope and Charity School
• North Shore Country Day School
• Sacred Heart School
• Hadley School for the Blind

Investing in Winnetka Illinois Real Estate

There's a reason why some of the state's best and brightest reside in Winnetka, Illinois.  This is luxury living at its finest!  

Not only will your family be zoned for some of the best public education in the state, but you'll also have easy access to community amenities as well as Chicago attractions.

Contact us, Jean Wright Real Estate, your North Shore Illinois real estate experts, today to learn more about available listings in Winnetka as well as other North Shore communities.

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