About District 47
Welcome to Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47, where our mission is simple and powerful: Grow. Empower. Thrive. We are committed to helping every student grow academically and personally, empowering them with the skills, confidence, and support they need to succeed, and creating learning environments where all students can thrive—today and into the future.
District 47 is the largest elementary school district and the second-largest employer in McHenry County, serving approximately 6,800 students with the support of 1,400 dedicated staff members. We serve PreK through eighth-grade students across Crystal Lake, Lakewood, Lake in the Hills, Cary, Woodstock, Huntley, Bull Valley, and McHenry through nine elementary schools and three middle schools.
District 47 Administrative Office
CORE Center
300 Commerce Drive
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 788-5000
Superintendent
Dr. Kathy J. Hinz
During the school year, the District 47 CORE Center is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
During the summer, the CORE is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- The building is closed on federal holidays and for extended school holiday breaks (i.e. Thanksgiving, winter, and spring break)
- Please call ahead (815-788-5000) to make an appointment if possible.
Our Schools
School Start Time
Every minute of instructional time with students is valuable and the school day begins when students enter the school doors; students are expected to be at school in time for the first bell or admittance into the building at 8:50 a.m. for elementary students and 7:40 a.m. for middle school students.
875 Canterbury Drive
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-788-5650
Fax: 815-479-5117
School Hours
8:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
820 Darlington Lane
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-788-5500
Fax: 815-479-5114
School Hours
8:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
1120 Village Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-444-4850 (K-5th)
815-788-3100 (PreK)
Fax: 815-477-5547
School Hours
8:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (K-5th)
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (PreK)
131 Paddock Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-356-3400
Fax: 815-479-5110
School Hours
8:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
651 Village Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-788-5700
Fax: 815-479-5118
School Hours
8:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
500 Woodstock Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-356-3450
Fax: 815-479-5111
School Hours
8:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
601 Golf Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-788-5400
Fax: 815-479-5112
School Hours
8:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
100 Briarwood Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-788-5550
Fax: 815-479-5115
School Hours
8:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
1100 Alexandra Boulevard
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-444-4800
Fax: 815-356-2729
School Hours
8:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
170 North Oak Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-788-5600
Fax: 815-479-5116
School Hours
7:40 a.m. to 2:14 p.m.
515 East Crystal Lake Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-788-5750
Fax: 815-479-5119
School Hours
7:40 a.m. to 2:14 p.m.
560 Nash Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-788-5450
Fax: 815-479-5113
School Hours
7:40 a.m. to 2:14 p.m.