http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/323272/What-school-is-best-for-my-son-hes-very-smart I'm moving to Evanston. My son has been reading since he was 2 (not 2 and a half, just 2) and is very good with numbers and problem solving. He's also very outgoing and loves being around kids his age. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good school for this kind of child? GreatSchools en-us divaling We absolutely loved Cherry Preschool on Lake Street in Evanston. Great for our smart little guy. They have classes for 2- 3- and 4-year olds.Good luck. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/323272/What-school-is-best-for-my-son-hes-very-smart?cpage=1#comment_393515 5100.393515 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:42:54 -0700 LesleyW Since you're looking at preschools, I'd like to plug the Evanston Child Care Center, where kids get weekly visits from Roving Readers and Roving Musicians, visit the Art Institute, garden, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/323272/What-school-is-best-for-my-son-hes-very-smart?cpage=1#comment_341958 5100.341958 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:47:11 -0800 lbzlbz Thanks again both of you. This has been very reassuring and helpful. I should look into these enrichment programs of course. My initial reaction was protective of weekend family time, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/323272/What-school-is-best-for-my-son-hes-very-smart?cpage=1#comment_324203 5100.324203 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:30:33 -0800 healthy11 I'm guessing your last comment, about not sending him to school on Saturday, is in reference to some of the Worlds of Wisdom classes? My logic was that when my ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/323272/What-school-is-best-for-my-son-hes-very-smart?cpage=1#comment_323941 5100.323941 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:04:23 -0800 drjohnson Either of those areas should be fine. Those are both very good areas of town. All of the schools follow the same curriculum, so it doesn't matter too much which ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/323272/What-school-is-best-for-my-son-hes-very-smart?cpage=1#comment_323940 5100.323940 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:04:06 -0800 lbzlbz Thanks for your responses. I should be more specific. My son is in preschool. He's almost 4, so will not be starting kindergarten for another year and a half. We ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/323272/What-school-is-best-for-my-son-hes-very-smart?cpage=2#comment_323924 5100.323924 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:46:53 -0800 drjohnson Welcome to Evanston!I'm not sure what's best to recommend for you. The public schools have a pretty good curriculum. http://www.d65.k12.il.us/My impression is that it's slightly accelerated. However there are complaints ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/323272/What-school-is-best-for-my-son-hes-very-smart?cpage=2#comment_323765 5100.323765 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 11:14:46 -0800 healthy11 HI... Are you talking about Evanston, IL? I know there's another poster at Greatschools, drjohnson, who lives right in your area, and I'll try to point her toward your questions.In ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/323272/What-school-is-best-for-my-son-hes-very-smart?cpage=2#comment_323670 5100.323670 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:42:31 -0800