Most buyers assume every Wilmette address is in District 39. It isn't. Part of Wilmette, along with pieces of Glenview, Northfield and unincorporated Winnetka, is in Avoca School District 37. Most Avoca students live in Wilmette, and Avoca graduates also go on to New Trier. I'm Sarah Jividen, and this is the page I wish more buyers read before they start touring.
Avoca West, 235 Beech Drive, Glenview (K–5), (847) 724-6800
Marie Murphy School, 2921 Illinois Road, Wilmette (6–8), (847) 251-3617
Avoca Community Preschool
About 620–655 students, one of the smallest New Trier feeders
Avoca runs K–5, then 6–8. District 39 runs K–4, then 5–6, then 7–8. Fewer building changes can matter to some families.
Two schools and a small enrollment, compared with District 39's six schools and about 3,300 students.
Avoca is a separate district with its own tax levy and board.
In March 2024, voters rejected an $89.8 million referendum that would have closed Avoca West and built a new elementary school on the Marie Murphy campus. Buyers should follow the district's facilities planning.
Avoca covers parts of west and northwest Wilmette near Illinois Road, including part of Indian Hill Estates, plus areas of east Glenview, Northfield and unincorporated Winnetka. Boundaries don't follow town lines, so confirm any address with Avoca District 37 directly.
Mostly 1920s through 1960s homes, including Colonials, Tudors, Georgians and mid-century designs, with some newer construction mixed in. Lots tend to run larger than in east Wilmette, with mature trees and deeper yards.
Recent sales have ranged from roughly $1 million to over $2 million
Yes. Avoca is one of the six K–8 districts that feed New Trier.
No. It's a separate district with its own schools, board and tax levy.
Check the listing, then confirm the address with the district office. Don't rely on the mailing address.
Avoca West serves K–5 and Marie Murphy serves 6–8.
No. They attend Marie Murphy School for middle school.
Yes. Indian Hill Estates is split between Avoca District 37 and Wilmette District 39, so check each address.
On the North Shore, two homes on the same street can feed into different school districts. In the Wilmette part of Avoca, that's not a rare edge case. It's something I check on every home, because the wrong assumption can change your child's school and your home's resale value. I've organized my own Indian Hill Estates tours by District 37 and District 39 for exactly this reason. Not sure whether a home is in Avoca or District 39? Send me the address, and I'll check.