South Elgin (Geneva: home, school districts, to live in)

[diamondmom]

Hi, can anyone tell me how the schools are in South Elgin and whether there is a synagogue in town? Also, is there public transportation to downtown and how long is the ride? Many, many thanks!!

[gardener34]

You can pick up the metra train if you park in downtown elgin at the train station off route 31 (?) I think. Or pick up the metra in Geneva. Ride from there 1 hour on the train.
Can't say specifically for the schools, but I believe most of them are in district U-46, unless you are looking at some of the new SE developments that advertise "st. charles schools"... as some are, so those will be District 303. Which is a good district.
Synagogue? Can't help you there. But I do have a hebrew co-worker who lives in elgin, so I am assuming there is one close by there.

[Drover]

With reference to school districts, you're much better off in 303 than in U-46. You'll also pay more to live in a comparable home in the 303 district -- but you'll almost certainly get more for it when you sell too.