Shilpa did exactly this in 2015 — moved her family from another district specifically for Stevenson High School. She knows every step of the process, every question you'll have, and every pitfall to avoid. This is her guide.
"We were in another district when our kids were approaching school age. We researched the rankings, checked the D125 boundary, figured out the sender district, and made a deliberate decision to move. In 2015 we relocated and never looked back. Now I help other families make that exact same move — and I've already done all the research for them."— Shilpa Nallapati · IL Managing Broker #471020148 · Relocated to D125 in 2015
Don't search by city or ZIP. The D125 boundary cuts through Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, and 6 other towns street by street. The only reliable method is parcel-level verification against the 2025 Lake County GIS map.
Stevenson is the high school, but your elementary and middle school path is determined by your sender district. There are 6 of them — and your address determines which one you fall under before you ever set foot in Stevenson.
D125 spans 13 communities — from Mundelein starter homes to Mettawa gated estates. Budget, commute, lifestyle, and school pipeline all vary by community. Know what matters most to your family before you narrow the search.
D125 is approximately 30 miles north of Chicago. I-94 runs along the eastern edge of the district. Metra (Canadian National line) serves the area. Several major employers are inside the district boundaries.
If your employer is listed here, you can live inside D125 and have a short commute. Shilpa helps employees find verified D125 homes near their workplace.
Best value entry point into D125. Portions feed Stevenson via D76 or D79. Popular with families stretching to get into the district.
Budget: Starting ~$350K+Largest D125 community. Most diverse housing stock. Metra access. D102 or D96 feeder. Boundary verification essential.
Budget: $400K – $900K+Entire village is in D125. D103 feeder (Daniel Wright Jr High path). Corporate campus access. No boundary check needed.
Budget: $550K – $1.2M+Crown jewel of D125. Fully inside boundary. Historic downtown. Large lots. D96 feeder. Premium lifestyle at a premium price.
Budget: $700K – $2M+Long Grove adjacent — similar character, more accessible pricing. Large wooded lots. D96 feeder. Portions in D125.
Budget: $600K – $1.5M+5-acre minimum lots by ordinance. Gated estates. Equestrian properties. The apex of D125 real estate. Portions in D125.
Budget: $1.5M+She moved her own family to D125 for Stevenson. She knows the boundary, the sender districts, the communities, the commutes, and the employers. Your relocation starts with one conversation.