Before purchasing a home in Chicago, it is important for families with children, or those planning to have children to research the local schools. Chicago is home to a number of excellent public, as well as private schools located throughout the city. One way of finding out about the schools is to speak with neighbors that have children attending schools in the area. Another is to view the Chicago Home Estates resources page. Overall, educational planning usually plays an important role in determining where a family moves, and therefore it may be the deciding factor between one neighborhood and another.