Hawthorn D73 serves the qualifying portion of Vernon Hills inside D125. Starting with Aspen Elementary or Hawthorn Elementary South (K–5), then Hawthorn Middle School South (6–8), then Stevenson HS. Vernon Hills has a notable boundary notch — address verification is critical for this pipeline.
Grades K–5 · Assignment depends on address
Grades 6–8
Grades 9–12 · District 125
Hawthorn D73 is the shortest pipeline in D125 — just two steps before Stevenson (K–5 elementary, then 6–8 middle school). The district serves portions of Vernon Hills, with the D125 qualifying area including a notable boundary notch that makes address verification particularly important.
Vernon Hills also offers Hawthorn Mall and strong retail/dining access — a lifestyle combination of school quality and suburban convenience. But the boundary here is more nuanced than most D125 communities. Shilpa verifies every Vernon Hills address before proceeding.
Aspen Elementary and Hawthorn Elementary South both serve K–5. Your specific Vernon Hills address determines which school your children attend within D73.
The D125 boundary has a notable irregular notch through Vernon Hills on the 2025 GIS map. This is one of the most important addresses to verify in the entire district.
Hawthorn District 73 · 847-990-4200. Contact D73 to confirm your Vernon Hills address is in their attendance area and which elementary school applies.
Vernon Hills D73 combines Stevenson enrollment with access to Hawthorn Mall and one of Lake County's most retail-convenient suburban environments.
ZIP 60061 · D125 portions only · Notable boundary notch. Every Vernon Hills D125 address must be verified before assuming Stevenson enrollment.
Search homes →The Vernon Hills boundary notch is one of the most important to verify in D125. Check your specific address before proceeding with any offer.
Check boundary →Compare D73 against the other five D125 sender districts — complete K–12 pipelines for every community in the district.
Full guide →Vernon Hills D73 homes combine Stevenson enrollment with strong retail access. Shilpa verifies the boundary notch for every Vernon Hills address — so you know exactly what you're getting.