http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/158184/I-need-advice-on-middle-schools-in-the-Chicago-area In the summer of 2009 my family will be locating to Chicago from Dayton Ohio. My son will be entering the 7th grade then. We are looking for an area to live that has good schools and activities. His current school is rated 10 by this website--we'd like to find a school 8--10 rating. We are looking in Lincoln Park, Oak Park, Hinsdale, not real familiar with the suburbs-would like to know more. HELP! Thanks for any advice. GreatSchools en-us Anonymous Yes, they are indeed different areas. I do know that one magnet school in the LP area is highly rated--it is called Skinner. Oak Park's middle schools have a 8 ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/158184/I-need-advice-on-middle-schools-in-the-Chicago-area?cpage=1#comment_158407 5100.158407 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:09:30 -0700 drjohnson Well those are certainly very different areas! Lincoln Park is very urban. It's a long walk or short bus ride to the magnificent mile, but parking is very scarce unless ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/158184/I-need-advice-on-middle-schools-in-the-Chicago-area?cpage=1#comment_158383 5100.158383 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:19:33 -0700