With it’s upscale neighborhoods, great schools, and historic downtown, it is easy to see why the Chicago suburb of Frankfort is loved by area residents. Frankfort has been recognized with Southland Magazine's Reader's Choice award for Best Community, and recently ranked as one of the fastest growing suburbs by Forbes. Frankfort is a premier community with award-winning school districts and exceptional residential, commercial, and industrial development.
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Frankfort's historic downtown is well known for its 1890's charm and quaint town square. Unique shops and boutiques, restaurants, and a variety of family-friendly community events create a vibrant town center amidst a small-town setting. Breidert Green, located at Kansas and Oak Streets, is home to year-round community events including a popular Sunday Farmers' Market, concerts, outdoor movies, and holiday events. Frankfort has several tree lined walking paths that are perfect for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride, or a long run. The Old Plank Trail runs right through the center of downtown Frankfort and provides over 20 miles of picturesque scenery along the trail.  With all of this to offer, it's easy to see why Frankfort is popular with families who are looking for that perfect balance of a vibrant community with outstanding schools, and excellent business opportunities. 

Village of Frankfort

Community

The Village of Frankfort is known for outstanding private and public schools which are award-winning in both academics and athletics. Frankfort schools offer the best of a small town atmosphere combined with top educators and state of the art facilities.

​The Flagstone neighborhood is located in top rated Frankfort School District 157c, which includes Grand Prairie Elementary School, Chelsea Intermediate School, and Hickory Creek Middle School.  Our award-winning high school, LincolnWay East, is consistently rated one of the top high schools in Illinois. There are also excellent private schools in the area including St. Mary of Mokena grade school and Providence Catholic High school. Follow the links below for more information.

Frankfort + LincolnWay Schools

Schools

Frankfort Area Links

Resources

Frankfort School District 157C
10482 Nebraska Street  
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-7870

​Hickory Creek Middle School
22150 South 116th Avenue  
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474

Chelsea Intermediate School
22265 South 80th Avenue  
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309

Grand Prairie Elementary School
10480 Nebraska Street  
Frankfort, IL 60423

LincolnWay East High School
201 Colorado Avenue  
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4000

LincolnWay Special Rec Association
 1900 Heatherglen Drive
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 320 3500