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Known for its beautiful lakefront, the Village of Wilmette is located approximately 16 miles north of downtown Chicago and extends about 5 miles west from Lake Michigan. Residents enjoy diverse architecture, tree-lined brick streets, well maintained parks and excellent public and private schools.
The community is also committed to its history, preserving its brick streets and old fashioned street lights. In 1674, Father Marquette and his expedition beached their canoes and spent the night on the shores of present day Wilmette. In 1829, Antoine Ouilmette, a French-Canadian fur trader and his part-Indian wife, Archange, moved their family to a cabin near the foot of present day Lake Avenue. The first Wilmette public school opened in 1871. In 1872, the village was incorporated. |
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| Village of Wilmette |
| Chamber of Commerce |
| Library |
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| Metra Rail |
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| "...the Village of Wilmette offers wonderful shopping opportunities in four distinct shopping districts, a beautiful lakefront, various cultural opportunities, great dining, and a magnificent French Market that runs from May through October." |
| Source: www.wilmette.com |
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| Park District |
| Wilmette Golf Club |
| Wilmette Lakefront & Beaches |
| Centennial Indoor Ice Rinks |
| Plaza Del Lago |
| Historical Museum |
| Ravinia Festival |
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"Serving more than 3,500 students in grades K - 8, Wilmette Public School District 39 includes a significant portion of Wilmette and a small portion of adjacent Glenview.
Children in grades K-4 attend one of four existing neighborhood elementary schools: Central School, Harper School, McKenzie School, or Romona School.
Students in grades 5 and 6 attend Highcrest Middle School. Students in grades 7 and 8 attend Wilmette Junior High School. Average class size ranges from 22 to 24 students, with the highest levels at the older grades.
Student test scores consistently reflect achievement well above state and national norms. Graduates of Wilmette Public Schools District 39 attend the highly acclaimed New Trier High School." |
| Source: www.wilmette.com |
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| "The Avoca School District 37 serves students from parts of four surrounding communities: Glenview, Northfield, Wilmette, and Winnetka. The greatest number of our students live in Wilmette. There are two schools in the district: Avoca West, a K-5 elementary school; and Marie Murphy, a 6-8 middle school. Graduates of Avoca District 37 attend the highly acclaimed New Trier High School." |
| Source: www.wilmette.com |
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| "New Trier High School is one of the most highly acclaimed public high schools in the State of Illinois. The major campus is located in Winnetka and freshman students attend the Northfied campus." |
| Source: www.wilmette.com |
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| Wilmette Public Schools District 39 |
| Avoca School District 37 |
| New Trier High School |
| School Reviews on GreatSchools.org |
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| Winnetka |
| Glenview |
| Kenilworth |
| Evanston |
| Skokie |
| Northfield |
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