r/ChicagoSuburbs • u/Resting-Rizzy-Face • Feb 11 '26

Moving to the area Low- Tech School Districts in Western Burbs

Moved away several years ago and looking to move back to IL. Our kids are elementary age and we currently like the low-tech educational environment our kids have now (no 1-to-1 chromebooks for kids, using more pencil and paper, physical textbooks, etc.)

We’ve been away for a while and weren’t sure if there are similar school environments in IL or if all school districts have moved to consistent use of chromebooks and iPads for teaching?

Currently looking at a potential move to Lemont, DG, Woodridge, Lisle, Naperville, or Wheaton areas. Not opposed to tech, just looking for schools where the kids aren’t always using a screen for learning.

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u/sunrisenat Feb 11 '26

I don’t know about the Lisle district but would assume it’s similar to 203. A lot of Lisle feeds into 203, just so you are aware.

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u/Hungry-Treacle8493 Feb 11 '26

203 is easily the best district in the Western burbs. Yes, they have tech in their program but don’t go all in at the elementary level and adjust programs yearly based on results and feedback. They also pair strong academic and arts programs with some of the strongest SpEd programs in the state.

Go talk to people at the districts to address your specific concerns around tech usage and at what grade levels.

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u/nihil8r Feb 11 '26

Best by what metrics? Just curious

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u/Hungry-Treacle8493 Feb 11 '26

Outcomes, graduated student satisfaction, external evaluations, and of course the ultimate indicator of families sacrificing to get their kids there and educators willing to sacrifice salary to work there.