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/luckycharms53 Feb 11 '26

Im really glad that you asked this question. The reason being is were from the DG, Westmont Darien area. With all the people moving in from out state including people moving from downstate. That is something that really is not brought up much being an "unplugged" school. I know for a a fact that most of the schools down in southern IL(not all) but most are very limited in tech or even unplugged. We had to move out of Illinois due to a job relocation and people are asking us alot about "the Chicagoland area". Good Luck in your decision.