Empower student growth and achievement through equitable, challenging opportunities that promote excellence, innovation, critical thinking, and respect.
Libertyville School District 70 resides in the heart of Libertyville, Illinois.
The respectful and collaborative working relationship between students, parents and staff make District 70 an exceptional place to educate children and Libertyville a wonderful community in which to live. We are a school district committed to continuous improvement.
The district hosts four award-winning elementary schools, three that are kindergarten through fifth grade, and one that is preschool through fifth grade, and one award-winning middle school that includes sixth through eighth grade. Enrollment in 2023 was 2,069 students with 210 certified personal on staff according to Sixth Day Enrollment figures shared with ISBE. The breakdown of enrollment showed 710 students for Highland Middle School, then 479 students at Butterfield School, the largest D70 elementary school, then Copeland Manor with 373 students, followed by Rockland with 282 students and Adler Park, the smallest elementary school, with 225 students.
1850 - Local records indicate that the school district was formed in 1850
March 5, 1946 - The Township School Trustees approved annexing five acres to District 70 from Rondout School District 72. (The area is in Section 23, Township 45 Range 11)
April 1952 - A small parcel in the northwest quarter of Section 17 was annexed to District 70 from Bush School District 71.
Bush School was a one-room school on Butterfield Road near Route 137 and was dissolved and annexed to District 70 on April 9, 1962.
Aug. 31, 1959 - The one-room Wright School District 69, located between Route 45 and Route 21, was dissolved and annexed to District 70. A joint petition was filed by Districts 69 and 70 for the change, which was approved by the County Board of School Trustees.
April 9, 1962 - Bush School District 71 was dissolved and annexed to District 70. A joint petition was filed by Districts 71 and 70 for the change, which was approved by the County Board of School Trustees. The four-room school building was used by the Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL) after the annexation. The building was sold to a developer for $119,000 on March 24, 1986.
Through the Applications of Learning, students demonstrate and deepen their understanding of basic knowledge and skills. As defined, these applied learning skills cross academic disciplines and reinforce the importance of the disciplines. The ability to use these skills will greatly influence students' success in school, in the workplace and in the community.
Libertyville Elementary District 70, with its strong academic foundation, is located in Libertyville, a northern suburbs of Chicago.
The Village of Libertyville is proud of its warm neighborhood feel and strong heritage as a family-oriented community and is an exceptional place to raise children. The village boasts:
A charming and prosperous downtown of local shops and a culinary delight of assorted restaurants;
Residents enjoy a summer Farmer’s Market and winter activities known as Dickens of a Holiday;
A bustling public library located in the downtown area;
Hometown festivals and parades;
An extensive neighborhood park system and recreation organization;
Musical and artistic classes and shows at the Adler Arts Center, nestled on the former David Adler Estate.
District 70 takes pride in the consistently high level of academic achievement of its 2,127 students in the 2022-23 school year.
District 70 students rank higher than state averages at all grade levels and in all tested subject areas;
All five schools have been honored with the U. S. Department of Education's National Blue Ribbon School award for excellence, some more than once. The National Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging content.
Awarded Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces in 2018-19 and 2015-16 based on survey information gleaned from District 70 staff members in an independent analysis.
Highland Middle School was named an Illinois Horizon Schools to Watch, the most prestigious honor given by the Association of Illinois Middle-Grade Schools (AIMS), for the third time in 2022.
The overall performance of teachers, administrators and support staff are well perceived among parents in the Libertyville community. School climate in District 70 schools is one of the most positively perceived areas among parents and staff, and their perceptions of the safety and the quality of the learning environment are consistently positive across all schools.
District 70 welcomes parent support and encourages active involvement with the schools and The Family Associations affiliated with each school. It is this collaboration that contributes to the success of our schools and District 70 as a whole.
Welcome to the tips and tricks for plugging into District 70. We’ve put together a short list to help you connect with your school(s), as well as the entire district so you will always know the latest news and developments.
