Adlai E. Stevenson High School · District 125 · Lincolnshire, IL

The school that makes
D125 real estate
worth moving for

Families don't just move to Buffalo Grove or Lincolnshire. They move to Stevenson's district. Ranked #1 in Illinois by Niche 2025 — this is the school that drives demand for every home inside District 125's boundary.

#1
in Illinois
Niche · 2025
#8
in Illinois
US News · 2024
A+
Overall grade
Niche · 2025
Top 1%
of 844 IL districts
PublicSchoolReview
#203
in the nation
US News · 2024
The real estate connection

Why Stevenson drives
home values in D125

School quality is consistently cited as the #1 factor families consider when choosing a neighborhood. A school ranked #1 in Illinois creates real, measurable demand — for every home inside District 125's boundary.

"We were living in another district when our kids were approaching school age. We did our research, looked at the rankings, and made a deliberate decision to move to D125 specifically for Stevenson. In 2015 we packed up and relocated — and I've never once questioned that decision. Now I help other families make that exact same move. Except I've already done all the research, because I lived it."

— Shilpa Nallapati · IL Managing Broker #471020148 · Moved to D125 in 2015 for Stevenson
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Premium home values

Homes inside D125 consistently command a premium over comparable homes just outside the boundary. The school district is priced into every listing — buyers know it and they pay for it.

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Resilient market

D125 homes hold their value in soft markets. Families don't sacrifice school quality when rates rise or budgets tighten. That floor in demand is Stevenson.

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Relocation-driven demand

School district is the #1 reason families choose a neighborhood when relocating for work. A #1-ranked school creates a constant stream of motivated, decisive buyers.

Fast sales, strong offers

Homes verified inside D125 sell faster and with fewer concessions than comparable homes just outside. The boundary is real — and knowing it precisely is Shilpa's edge.

By the numbers

Stevenson's academic record

Source: Illinois Report Card 2024–2025 (ISBE) · US News 2024 · Niche 2025

4,614
Students enrolled
Grades 9–12
2024–2025 school year
Source: Illinois Report Card
96%
Graduation rate
IL state avg: ~87%
Top 5% in Illinois
16:1
Student–teacher ratio
$24,175 per-student spending
Source: Illinois Report Card
0.9%
Dropout rate
Well below state average
Source: Illinois Report Card
Math Proficiency 72%
IL state avg: 26% · D125 is nearly 3× the state · Source: ISBE 2024–25
Reading Proficiency 72%
IL state avg: 30% · D125 is 2.4× the state · Source: ISBE 2024–25
AP Participation 74%
Nearly 3 in 4 students take AP courses · Source: US News 2024
College Readiness Index 80+
Based on AP exam performance · Source: US News 2024
Niche 2025 Report Card
#1 District in Illinois —
graded across every category

Source: niche.com · 2025 Best School Districts in Illinois

A+
Overall · Niche 2025
A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Clubs & Activities
A+
Resources & Facilities
A+
Administration
A+
Food
A
Sports
Official Sender School Districts · Source: d125.org

The path to Stevenson starts in
6 different districts

Full feeder school guide →
Aptakisic-Tripp · D102
Buffalo Grove
📞 847-353-5650
K–3: Pritchett Elementary · Tripp Elementary
4–5: Meridian School
6–8: Aptakisic Junior High
9–12: Stevenson HS View D102 homes →
Kildeer-Countryside · D96
Buffalo Grove · Kildeer · Long Grove
📞 847-459-4260
pre-K/K: Willow Grove Elementary
1–5: Country Meadows · Ivy Hall · Kildeer Countryside · Prairie Elem
6–8: Twin Groves Middle · Woodlawn Middle
9–12: Stevenson HS View D96 homes →
Lincolnshire-Prairie View · D103
Lincolnshire · Prairie View
📞 847-295-4030
pre-K–2: Sprague School
3–4: Half Day School
5–8: Daniel Wright Junior High
9–12: Stevenson HS View D103 homes →
Diamond Lake · D76
Mundelein (portions)
📞 847-566-9221
pre-K–1: Fairhaven School
2–4: Diamond Lake School
5–8: West Oak Middle School
9–12: Stevenson HS View D76 homes →
Fremont · D79
Mundelein (portions)
📞 847-566-0169
pre-K–2: Fremont Elementary
3–5: Fremont Intermediate
6–8: Fremont Middle School
9–12: Stevenson HS View D79 homes →
Hawthorn · D73
Vernon Hills (portions)
📞 847-990-4200
K–5: Aspen Elementary · Hawthorn Elem South
6–8: Hawthorn Middle School South
9–12: Stevenson HS View D73 homes →
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Your home address determines your entire K–12 path — not just which high school. Shilpa knows the exact sender district for every street in all 13 D125 communities. She moved her own family to D125 for Stevenson in 2015 and navigated this system with two kids from day one. Ask Shilpa about your specific address →

Beyond the rankings

What life at Stevenson actually looks like

Shilpa moved her family here for this school and put two kids through it. Here's what the experience is really like — beyond the Niche grades.

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Academic intensity

74% of students take AP courses. The environment is academically competitive. Best for families who want serious college preparation and students who want to be challenged.

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Performing arts

Nationally recognized theater, orchestra, band and choir programs. Niche gives Clubs & Activities an A+. Students who want to perform at a high level thrive here.

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Athletics

Strong varsity sports program across major sports. Niche Sports grade: A. The campus and facilities support a full athletic experience alongside rigorous academics.

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Diversity

44% Asian, 41% White, 9% Hispanic student body. Niche Diversity grade: B+. One of the most diverse high schools in suburban Chicago — and a genuine strength of the community.

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Facilities

Located at 2 Stevenson Dr, Lincolnshire. Niche A+ for Resources & Facilities. Per-student spending of $24,175/year — well above state and national averages.

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College placement

Niche A+ for College Prep. Stevenson's name is recognized by college admissions offices. Graduates regularly attend selective universities across the country.

Ready to be in the district?

Find your home in
Stevenson's district

I moved my own family to D125 in 2015 specifically for this school — we were in another district and made a deliberate choice to relocate when our kids were approaching school age. Both kids went through Stevenson from start to graduation. When you're ready to make that move, I'm the agent who's already done it.

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Boundary-verified search

Every listing verified against the official 2025 Lake County GIS map. No surprises after you move in.

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Full school pipeline guidance

Know your sender district, elementary, and middle school — not just the high school — before you make an offer.

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Employer-proximity search

Relocating for AbbVie, CDW, Motorola or Discover? Find D125 homes that are minutes from your campus.

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Direct access to Shilpa

No team, no assistant, no handoffs. IL Managing Broker #471020148. You call, I answer.

Data Sources & Citations

Every number and ranking on this page is linked to its original published source. Click any card to verify the data yourself.

Accuracy notice: School rankings are updated annually by their respective publishers and may change. Data shown reflects the most recently published figures at the time of last page update — always verify at the linked sources above for current information. District boundary data is sourced from Lake County GIS Map 26-192, Revised 2025. Boundaries are subject to periodic revision and should be confirmed for any specific address at d125.org or via Shilpa's interactive boundary map. Page maintained by Shilpa Nallapati, IL Licensed Real Estate Managing Broker #471020148. For informational purposes only.