Incorporated in 1872, after the Great Chicago Fire, Wilmette is considered one of the most ideal settings in the Chicago land area. Known for its excellent schools, proximity to Lake Michigan and its beautiful beaches, excellent transportation, and stately trees. The village offers a wide variety of homes. Tudors, Victorians, Colonials, ranches, American Four Squares, Bungalows, split-levels and apartments (both condominium & rental) can be found in this exclusive community, which has been designated "Tree City USA" nine times. For more information, please visit http://www.wilmette.com. 
| Population | 26,146 | Incorporated | 1872 |
| Area / Square Miles | 5.4 | Distance From Loop | 15 Miles |
| County | Cook | Driving Time To Loop | 28 Minutes |
| Township | New Trier | Public Transportation | Metra, CTA and Pace |
| Area / Zip Code | 847 / 60091 | Chamber of Commerce | 251-3800 |
| Village Hall | 251-2700 | Hospitals: | Evanston & Rush North |
| New Trier Assessor | 446-8200 | Shore Medical Center |
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
PHONE |
WEBSITE |
Elementary District 37 |
(847) 251-3587 |
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Elementary District 39 |
(847) 256-2450 |
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High School District 203 |
(847) 446-7000 |
| ELEMENTARY | PHONE | |
St. Francis Xavier / Pre-K - 8 |
(847) 256-0644 |
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St. Joseph Catholic School / Pre K-8 |
(847) 256-7870 |
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| High School | Phone | Website |
| Loyola Academy / 9-12 | (847) 256-1100 | http://www.gorambler.org |
| Regina Dominicana / 9-12 | (847) 256-7660 | http://www.rdhs.org |
| School Name | Phone | School Name | Phone |
| Banner Preschool | (847) 251-3955 | Trinity Church Nursery School | (847) 251-0479 |
| Ronald Knox Montessori | (847) 256-2922 | Wilmette Community Nursery | (847) 256-7836 |
| Beth Hillel Early Childhood Center | (847) 256-2002 | Connecting Kids / Ages 3-5 | (847) 256-2450 |
| Wilmette Park District Pre-School | (847) 256-4507 | Great Beginnings | (847) 251-4370 |
Wilmette has one public and two private golf courses; a fabulous community Rec Center with a multipurpose gym, indoor track, fitness center and more; Centennial Rec Center with indoor tennis courts, 2 indoor pools and 2 indoor ice rinks; a boating harbor and 18 parks (comprised of 314 acres.) For more information, please visit http://www.wilmettepark.org
This information is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the North Shore Board of REALTORS ® or from the Pioneer Press Community Guide.