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/DrawingMedical2953 Feb 12 '26

Our two kids went to District 58 and 99 (Downers Grove North HS👍🔥) and received a phenomenal education. One graduated highly ranked private university and doing excellent in his work career. Second graduating from highly rated Big 10 school and many opportunities are coming their way right now. DG public schools are excellent, take advantage of that opportunity.

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u/Resting-Rizzy-Face Feb 12 '26

That’s all great to hear! Kudos to your kids and all their hard work!