B J Hooper Elementary School

Excellent! As a husband of an educator in another district and a college graduate myself, I am extremely happy with the quality of education my two children receive at BJ Hooper. I am shocked they are only rated as a 7!

Hooper boasts a positive learning environment, students are encouraging to one another as the school has worked to allow children of different abilities shine in their own way. Special education services are attentive and help students make considerable gains- this is impressive with the cut backs across the board. The teachers are kind, friendly and students feel supported and cared for. With new curriculum, the students are eagerly learning with more hands-on strategies and technology at their fingertips. We are so grateful for the staff and experience we have had so far at Hooper and look forward to the rest of our years here. Although the building is old, it is a safe, warm environment and for us, that matters most.

My child attended this school for 2 years, having transferred over from Pleviak once it closed. We have had nothing but wonderful experiences within the Lake Villa school district. The faculty, students, and families at Hooper are fantastic. The grade of education my son has received will provide him the tools to go on to older grades and continue to be successful.

My 6 year old attends BJ Hooper and it's the first year they are doing the full day Kindergarten and I must say the teachers are wonderful and she has started reading and writing. I am confident she will do great for 1st grade next year.