New Trier High School (former West campus, now Northfield campus) is a school in Northfield, Illinois, and a filming location for Uncle Buck (1989).
Location: Northfield, Illinois, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Uncle Buck (movie, 1989) — as High-school scenes; the then-vacant school also served as the film's production facility, with
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15371, SRC-15372
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15371 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncle_Buck (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15372 — https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/59491/15-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-uncle-buck (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Uncle Buck filmed?
New Trier High School (former West campus, now Northfield campus), in Northfield, Illinois, is a real-world filming location used for Uncle Buck.
Where is New Trier High School (former West campus, now Northfield campus) located?
New Trier High School (former West campus, now Northfield campus) is located in Northfield, Illinois.