Barrington, IL·CUSD 220
Homes in the
Barrington HS district.
Top-ranked Barrington 220 schools, historic downtown charm, and Barrington Hills horse country, all within a Metra ride of Chicago.
- Homes for sale
- 119
- Typical list
- $899,000
- Most expensive
- $6,950,000
- Most affordable
- $240,000
94 Hawthorne Road →
510 Shorely Drive →
Broncos · Scarlet, Black & White · 2,718 students · Mid-Suburban League
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119 homes on the market
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Market snapshot
The Barrington HS area, by the numbers
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Homes for sale now
206
Typical list price
$827,500
Avg time on market
13 days
Sold in the last year
550
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$760,000
Living near Barrington HS
The area, not just the school
Living in the Barrington area means settling into one of the most established and affluent corners of the northwest suburbs, roughly 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The greater Barrington area pulls together the village of Barrington with its sister communities, Barrington Hills, North Barrington, South Barrington, Lake Barrington, Tower Lakes, and Deer Park, each with its own feel but a shared reputation for space, privacy, and top-tier schools. Barrington Hills is the heart of the area's famous equestrian character, where a minimum 5-acre zoning restriction on new construction has been in place since 1963 and horse farms predate the village itself.
The village of Barrington itself gives the area a true town center. Its historic downtown grew up around the railroad, and after a series of late-1800s fires, frame buildings were rebuilt in brick and stone, many of which still stand today. The Union Pacific Northwest Line runs right through town with Metra commuter service to Chicago, which is a big part of why families who want acreage and quiet still feel connected to the city. Route 14, known as Northwest Highway, and Route 59, Hough Street, are the main arteries that tie the communities together.
The surrounding villages round out the lifestyle. South Barrington is home to The Arboretum of South Barrington, an upscale outdoor lifestyle center, and its homes sit on large lots with some of the highest household incomes in the area. North Barrington offers low-density estate neighborhoods and gated golf communities. Deer Park is the shopping anchor with Deer Park Town Center. Across all of these towns, the strength and reputation of Barrington 220 schools is consistently one of the biggest drivers of home values.
🎓Enrollment
About 2,718 students in grades 9 through 12 for the 2024-25 school year.
🐎Broncos
Mascot Bronco Billy, a nod to the area's equestrian roots.
🏫District 220
The only high school in Barrington Community Unit School District 220.
🏆Athletics
Mid-Suburban League with multiple IHSA state titles in soccer, cross country, and more.
🚆Commute
Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line runs through downtown Barrington to Chicago.
📚Academics
Ranked in the top 1% nationally for AP exams taken, per the College Board.
The school
About Barrington High School
Although the village of Barrington incorporated in 1865, the area did not have a dedicated permanent high school until 1949. On February 8, 1947, residents voted to select the current West Main Street site and authorized the purchase of a 70-acre tract and bonds for construction. Groundbreaking took place in July 1948, and classes began in the new building on September 12, 1949. The school was expanded repeatedly over the following decades, including major additions in 1956, 1960, and a substantial 1999 remodeling, with a new front atrium completed in January 2024.
Barrington High School has a strong academic and fine arts reputation. According to the College Board, it ranks in the top 1% of more than 14,350 high schools nationally and internationally for the number of AP exams taken, and the school reports that ninety-eight percent of its graduates enroll in college or post-graduate programs. Its Fine Arts Department is described as one of the most comprehensive in Illinois, and its vocal ensembles have performed at venues including the White House, the Sydney Opera House, the Kennedy Center, and Carnegie Hall.
Barrington competes in the Mid-Suburban League, which it joined in 1977, and fields IHSA teams across a wide range of sports. Its teams have won IHSA state championships in baseball, boys' golf, girls' gymnastics, boys' soccer, girls' soccer, girls' cross country, and girls' track and field. The school's athletic tradition is anchored by the Broncos nickname, tied to the area's longstanding equestrian character.
- District
- CUSD 220
- Founded
- 1949
- Principal
- Steve McWilliams
- Conference
- Mid-Suburban League
- Address
- 616 W. Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010
Trophy case
- 🏆 Baseball · 1986
- 🏆 Boys Soccer · 2008
- 🏆 Girls Soccer · 2017
- 🏆 Girls Soccer · 2018
- 🏆 Girls Track & Field · 2007
- 🏆 Girls Cross Country · 2024
Notable alumni
- Henry M. Paulson. U.S. Treasury Secretary from 2006 to 2009.
- Michelle Wu. Mayor of Boston, raised in Barrington.
- Veronica Roth. Author of the bestselling Divergent trilogy.
- Cynthia Rowley. American fashion designer.
- Kristin Cavallari. Television personality, fashion designer, and actress.
Facts on this page sourced from Wikipedia and the District CUSD 220 website. Last verified 2026-06-24.
Neighborhoods that feed Barrington HS
Communities in the Barrington HS area
Homes in these neighborhoods are zoned to Barrington HS. Open one to see what is for sale there right now.
Listings filtered by the school the MRED listing agent assigned. Roughly 7 in 10 active listings have this field populated; the remaining listings will surface once the school-district boundary pipeline ships. School assignment is not a guarantee. Always verify with the district before writing an offer.
The questions buyers actually ask
Barrington HS FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping the Barrington HS district. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What high school serves the Barrington area?
- Barrington High School at 616 West Main Street is the only high school in Barrington Community Unit School District 220, serving students across Barrington and the surrounding villages.
- How big is Barrington High School?
- It enrolled about 2,718 students in grades 9 through 12 for the 2024-25 school year, making it one of the larger suburban high schools in the northwest suburbs.
- Is Barrington a good area for commuting to Chicago?
- Yes. The Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line stops in downtown Barrington and runs into the city, and Route 14 and Route 59 connect the area by car, so families can have acreage and still reach Chicago, roughly 30 miles to the southeast.
- Why are homes in Barrington Hills so large?
- Barrington Hills has had a minimum 5-acre zoning restriction on new construction since 1963, and its equestrian farms predate the village, which gives the community its signature large estates and horse-country character.
- What shopping is near Barrington?
- The area has upscale options including The Arboretum of South Barrington and Deer Park Town Center, plus the historic shops of downtown Barrington.
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This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 21, 2025 through July 21, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.