Waukegan is a community rich in history and blessed with a wide diversity of people. Many cultures, religions, ethnic heritages, and income levels are represented in the city. Near-by shopping, parks, schools, and places of worship make Waukegan a well rounded community in which to raise a family. Waukegan offers varied living from treelined residential neighborhoods to luxury apartments. From $50,000 starter homes to $600,000 to $1,000,000 dream homes, Waukegan has housing available for all its residents.
As the ninth largest city in Illinois, Waukegan still maintains a high quality of life. The people of Waukegan combine their energy and their resources to unite in a spirit of friendship, commonality, and mutual benefit. Waukegan is many things to many people… comfortable, exciting, and unique.
Located along a bluff line on the shimmering western shores of Lake Michigan, Waukegan is perfectly situated between Chicago and Milwaukee. Waukegan is 39 miles North of Chicago and 60 miles south of Milwaukee, making it an exceptional place to do business or to live.
Waukegan’s neighbors include the city of Zion to the North, the city of North Chicago to the South, the village of Gurnee to the West, and, of course, mighty Lake Michigan to the East.
Schools:
| School | Address | Phone | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Cooke Magnet School | 522 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, IL 60085 | 847-360-5463 | Elementary Schools |
| Beach School | 10271 W Beach Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087 | 847-599-5350 | Elementary Schools |
| Carmen Elementary School | 520 Helmholz Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 | (847) 336-0342 | Elementary Schools |
| Clark Elementary School | 601 Blanchard Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087 | (847) 360-5466 | Elementary Schools |
| Clearview Elementary School | 1700 Delaware Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087 | (847) 360-5467 | Elementary Schools |
| Flora Glen Elementary School | 1110 Chestnut St, Waukegan, IL 60085 | (847) 336-0724 | Elementary Schools |
| Gertrude Carman Elem School | 520 Helmholz Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 | (847) 360-5465 | Elementary Schools |
| Glen Flora Elementary School | 1110 Chestnut Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 | 847- 360-5468 | Elementary Schools |
| Glenwood Elementary School | 2500 Northmoor Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 | (847) 360-5469 | Elementary Schools |
| Greenwood Elementary School | 1919 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087 | (847) 360-5470 | Elementary Schools |
| Hyde Park Elementary School | 1525 Hyde Park Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 | (847) 360-5471 | Elementary Schools |
| Lincoln School | 1201 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085 | (847) 360-5477 | Elementary Schools |
| Little Fort Elementary School | 1775 Blanchard Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087 | (847) 360-5478 | Elementary Schools |
| Lyons Elementary School | 800 S Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 | (847) 360-5479 | Elementary Schools |
| Mc Call Elementary School | 3215 N McAree Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087 | (847) 360-5480 | Elementary Schools |
| North Elementary School | 410 Franklin St, Waukegan, IL 60085 | (847) 360-5481 | Elementary Schools |
| Oakdale Elementary School | 2230 N McAree Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087 | (847) 360-5482 | Elementary Schools |
| Washington Elementary School | 110 S Orchard Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 | (847) 360-5483 | Elementary Schools |
| Whittier Elementary School | 901 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 | (847) 336-2104 | Elementary Schools |
| Waukegan High School | 2325 Brookside Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 | (847) 360-5616 | High Schools |
| Abbott Middle School | 1319 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085 | (847) 360-5487 | Middle Schools |
| Daniel Webster Middle School | 930 New York St, Waukegan, IL 60085 | (847) 360-5484 | Middle Schools |
| East Middle School | 201 N Butrick St, Waukegan, IL 60085 | (847) 599-4200 | Middle Schools |
| Jack Benny Junior High School | 1401 Montesano Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087 | (847) 360-5460 | Middle Schools |
| Jefferson Middle School | 600 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085 | (847) 360-5473 | Middle Schools |
| Robert Abbott Accelerated Middle School | 1319 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 | 847-360-5487 | Middle Schools |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | 600 S. Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 | 847-360-5473 | Middle Schools |