Diamond Lake School District 76

What Diamond Lake School District 76 does

Diamond Lake School District 76 is a public K-8 school district headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois, serving approximately 1,000 students across four communities in Chicago's northern suburbs. The district operates three schools — Diamond Lake School (PreK-2), West Oak Intermediate School (3-5), and West Oak Middle School (6-8) — under a unified Board of Education and a Superintendent-led administrative structure. Supporting programs include a Dual Language pathway, a Multilingual Learning department, district-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Innovation Centers with flexible learning spaces, athletics and clubs at the middle school, and an after-school Innovation Learning program.

The district's technology stack is assembled from standardized K-12 edtech platforms rather than proprietary systems. Core applications include Seesaw (K-2) and Google Classroom (3-8) for learning management, PowerSchool for the student information system and Parent Portal, ParentSquare for mass communication and the district website, and ClassLink for single sign-on across core apps. Operations are supported by third-party providers: Lakeside Transportation (bus services with Bus Bulletin tracking), Whitsons Culinary Group (food service), ReferralGPS (mental health care navigation), Safe2Help Illinois (student safety reporting), InfoSnap (registration), and Collector Solutions (fee payments). The Board of Education uses BoardBook for meeting management.

As a government entity, the district is funded through local property taxes, Illinois Evidence-Based Funding state aid, and federal Title and categorical grants — there is no commercial revenue model and tuition is free for residents within district boundaries. For the 2025-26 academic year, the district provides free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students under the federal Seamless Summer Option program. New D76 website was launched in June 2026 powered by ParentSquare, and the district has earned Marzano High Reliability Schools certifications at Levels 1, 2, and 3 across all schools, with West Oak Middle School additionally holding a National Forum Schools to Watch designation.

Name

Diamond Lake School District 76

Legal name

Diamond Lake School District 76

Website

https://dist76.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Diamond Lake School District 76 is a public K-8 school district in Mundelein, Illinois, serving approximately 1,000 students across three schools in four northern-Chicago-suburban communities, funded by property taxes and state and federal education aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Behavioral Intervention & PBIS Supports (Tiered, Gen Ed) (EDAJAGAL)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Dual language programming
• Positive behavioral interventions
• Student information systems
• Free school meals

Headquarters

HQ city

Mundelein

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes collected from residents within the district boundaries
2. State Funding (Evidence-Based Funding): State of Illinois education funding based on evidence-based funding formula
3. Federal Funding: Federal education funding including Title programs and categorical grants

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Diamond Lake School District 76 is a public K-8 school district that delivers comprehensive PreK-8 education through three schools: Diamond Lake School (PreK-2), West Oak Intermediate School (3-5), and West Oak Middle School (6-8), serving approximately 1,000 students across four communities in the northern suburbs of Chicago. The district provides core academic instruction, free breakfast and lunch for all students, bilingual/Dual Language programming, behavioral support through the PBIS framework, mental health navigation via District 76 CARES, and Innovation Centers with modern collaborative learning spaces.

Product overview

Diamond Lake School District 76 operates as a unified school district consisting of three schools serving approximately 1,000 students across four communities in the northern suburbs of Chicago. The district offers a PreK-8 educational program through Diamond Lake School (PreK-2), West Oak Intermediate School (grades 3-5), and West Oak Middle School (grades 6-8). Supporting educational services include a PBIS behavioral program, Innovation Centers (library/media spaces), a Dual Language Program, Multilingual Learning Department, BPAC (Bilingual Parent Advisory Council), District 76 CARES mental health navigation, Innovation Learning after-school program, and athletics/clubs at the middle school. The district uses ParentSquare for communication and website, PowerSchool for student information, ClassLink for single sign-on, Seesaw (K-2) and Google Classroom (3-8) for learning management, and Bus Bulletin for transportation tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• West Oak Campus: Shared campus facility housing both West Oak Intermediate School (grades 3-5) and West Oak Middle School (grades 6-8)

Products and services

• Diamond Lake School Elementary school serving students in grades PreK through 2nd grade. Provides core academic instruction, PBIS behavioral support, and Innovation Center access for early elementary students.
• West Oak Intermediate School Intermediate school serving students in grades 3 through 5. Provides upper elementary academic instruction, PBIS framework, and Innovation Center access.
• West Oak Middle School Middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Provides core academic instruction, PBIS, athletics, clubs, and Innovation Center access. Designated as a National Forum School to Watch.
• PBIS Program District-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports program emphasizing Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible expectations across all three schools.
• Innovation Center Modern library and collaborative learning space at West Oak Campus offering library media/books, breakout rooms, flexible seating, interactive technology panels, and writable surfaces.
• Dual Language Program Bilingual education program supporting students in developing literacy in both English and Spanish.
• Multilingual Learning Department Department overseeing Dual Language and Bilingual programming, English Learner services, and language development support across the district.
• BPAC (Bilingual Parent Advisory Council) Advisory council for parents with students in the Dual Language Program and English Learner students, meeting minimum 4 times yearly.
• District 76 CARES Mental health resource program providing care navigation to connect students and families with appropriate mental health services.
• Innovation Learning (After School Club) Before and after school program providing childcare and enrichment activities for enrolled students.
• Athletics and Clubs Extracurricular athletics and clubs at West Oak Middle School including wrestling, cross country, soccer, basketball, volleyball, track, and scholastic bowl.
• Free Breakfast and Lunch Program Free breakfast and lunch for all enrolled students for the 2025-26 academic year under the Seamless Summer Option. Meals include fruits, vegetables, grains, milk, and protein, prepared fresh daily by Whitsons Culinary Group.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of employees rate the district as a great place to work, 42% higher than average U.S. company
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lakeside TransportationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBus services provider for student transportation. Uses Bus Bulletin platform for real-time notifications on bus routes, stops, and delays. Parents can access their bus stop location, route, and pick-up time through this service.
• Whitsons Culinary GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood service provider preparing meals fresh daily for the district's free breakfast and lunch program for all students. Meals include an array of fruits, vegetables, grains, milk, and protein.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCommunication platform provider powering district website and providing mass communication services including email, phone, and text blast. Also enables class/teacher direct messaging and mobile app access.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system providing secure, web-based platform for parents to access student schedules, attendance, grades, assignments, and health information through Parent Portal.
• Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal high school option for district graduates. One of three high schools serving district families.
• Mundelein High School District 120minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal high school option for district graduates. One of three high schools serving district families.
• Carmel Catholic High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate high school option for district graduates. One of three high schools serving district families.
• Cook Memorial Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library partnership providing access to library resources and services for district families.
• Fremont Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library partnership providing access to library resources and services for district families.
• Vernon Hills Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library partnership providing access to library resources and services for district families.
• Mundelein Park DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPark district partnership providing recreational programs and facilities for community use.
• Vernon Hills Park DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPark district partnership providing recreational programs and facilities for community use.
• Lake County Forest PreservesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal environmental and recreational resource partnership providing educational and outdoor learning opportunities.
• ReferralGPScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services navigation platform connecting families with treatment services. The district's CARES program previously provided mental health resources; now ReferalGPS helps connect families to appropriate mental health services.
• Safe2Help IllinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfidential reporting platform for students to report safety concerns, threats, bullying, and other issues 24/7 via text or phone (SAFE2 or 844-4-SAFEIL).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Round Lake Area Schools District 116: PreK-12 public school district serving Round Lake area in Lake County, IL. Comparable public school district operating within the same Illinois Evidence-Based Funding framework and Lake County community ecosystem.
• Libertyville School District 70: Adjacent K-8 public school district headquartered in Libertyville, IL. Directly comparable in grade configuration, Lake County suburban location, and community-based funding model, serving overlapping feeder high schools with Diamond Lake.
• Fremont School District 79: K-8 public school district serving Mundelein and Long Grove, IL. Operates in the same Lake County suburban Chicago market as Diamond Lake with similar grade-span and funding structure, competing directly for the same student population.
• Hawthorn School District 73: Neighboring K-8 public school district serving Vernon Hills and surrounding areas. Directly comparable in grade span, suburban Lake County geography, and similar student demographics, competing for the same family pool as Diamond Lake.
• Kildeer Countryside School District 96: K-8 public school district serving Buffalo Grove and Long Grove, IL. Comparable Lake County K-8 district with similar suburban demographic profile and feeder high school pathways.
• Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103: K-8 public school district serving Lincolnshire and Prairie View, IL. Nearby Lake County K-8 district with similar community profile, comparable per-pupil funding dynamics, and shared feeder high school relationships.
• Aptakisic-Tripp School District 102: K-8 public school district in Buffalo Grove/Lincolnshire, IL. Comparable suburban Lake County K-8 peer with overlapping student demographics and similar operating scale.

Broad incumbents

• Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125: Highly ranked public high school district serving Lincolnshire, Prairie View, and parts of other Lake County communities. Listed by Diamond Lake as one of three primary feeder high schools for its graduates.
• Mundelein High School District 120: Public high school district serving Mundelein and surrounding communities. While a high school-only district, it is a key feeder destination for Diamond Lake graduates and a major community partner within the same geography.

Others

• Cook Memorial Public Library District: Public library partner serving the same Lake County communities as Diamond Lake. While not a peer in educational services, it is a strategic community partner and could be relevant for any community-education collaboration or partnership analysis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DLDistrict76
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRsSvSjZ_9Gp27l89go-wig
• Facebookfacebook.com/DlDistrict76
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/15262826
• Instagraminstagram.com/dldistrict76

Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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