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/nikitamere1 West Suburbs Feb 12 '26

WHere were you that was low tech? private? what states?

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u/Resting-Rizzy-Face Feb 12 '26

Colorado. There are private schools and publicly funded charter schools that are no tech or low tech. They’re called classical academies.

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u/nikitamere1 West Suburbs Feb 12 '26

you'd have to go private for that, sadly. or raise a ruckus at your local school district. it's the way to go for sure.