Sauganash Woods (in northtown area)
easy CTA or Metra access to downtown less than 30 mins.
Sauganash elementary (8/10) not bad;
Northside college Prepartory (No. 1 in Chicago high schools)
check this out: http://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/5448-N-Lowell-Ave-60630/home/1